Say something that matters.
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Children’s Books Published!
Say something that matters.
Welcome to my blog! Sometimes I’ll offer advice about public speaking. Maybe I’ll tell you a story. Or perhaps I’ll make you laugh, teach you something interesting, or help you think a bit differently on a topic. Please consider subscribing so you don’t miss any of my posts.
Children’s Books Published!
Lifted Up Blog
A Wing and a Prayer. But Mostly a Prayer.
My prayer life could use a tune-up. Or maybe even an overhaul. I’ve read books on prayer, listened to well-versed speakers talk about a healthy prayer life, and thought about the topic often and (hopefully) discerningly. As in many other life...
Let There Be Light
Light. The presence of light is highly visible during the holiday season. We string lights from our roofs, hang them on our indoor trees, place them in our windows in the form of representative candles, and light actual candles in our Advent...
Yay! Brava! Applause!
At nearly 18 months, Baby Girl appreciates applause, both receiving it and giving it. She enjoys “playing” the harmonica and after a few bars, she stops and looks at her audience of family and waits for us to respond with accolades and applause....
A Sign for Help
My friend Amelia Stansell has been actively involved with fighting human trafficking for a number of years. She recently posted on Facebook a...
Light in the Darkness
Sometimes we expect the death of a loved one such as in the case of someone who has been under hospice care. At other times death comes unexpectedly...
Same Old, Same Old
If you’ve ever driven non-stop on an interstate highway through one of our flatter states, you’ll know the question that settles over you after an...
Somewhere Over the Moonbow
Like many places in the world, my town has experienced its share of unusual weather over the past few months. An event on July 13th produced...
The Parable of the Locked Up Sheep
Be on the lookout for profound moments because they can happen when you least expect them. This morning I taught the Godly Play story of the Good...
A Brush With Nature
The research is clear. And it’s good news! Nature is good for our bodies, souls, and minds. Here are just four ways we benefit from spending time in...