Wednesday, December 31, 2025
It was the night before the New Year, and all through the night, people were making their goals, in hopes that this might be the year they’ve been waiting for … I don’t know about you, but I love the excuse the New Year brings to start fresh. I love reflecting on the past year… Read more
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
“Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom” (Psalm 90:12). As 2025 ends, and as you ponder the events of the year, what memories fill your mind? Joyful memories? Painful memories? Regrets? Hopes for the new year? Realizing that life is short helps us use the little time… Read more
Monday, December 29, 2025
This year, I find it very easy to be grateful. I became a grandmother to our first grandchild and could not be more thrilled (ask anyone who has had to endure seeing all the photos 😊). It is hard not to see God’s abundance when you look into the eyes of new life. It has… Read more
Saturday, December 27, 2025
While you are reading this, my wife, Carrie, and I are celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary. Starting 10 years ago, I decided to give her something to go along with the traditional wedding anniversary gift for the corresponding year. Year 10 was pewter, and I found a rose made from pewter that symbolized “a decade… Read more