Gold, Frankincense, and Ham

Gold, Frankincense, and Ham

Even if you don’t have small children in your life, you’ve got to read (or perhaps re-read) Barbara Robinson’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. This is the story of the six Herdman children who cause trouble as the main actors in the upcoming Christmas pageant. The...
Riley’s Law of Poopativity

Riley’s Law of Poopativity

I’m not sure how many bloggers reach the point of writing about poop. I may be the first. Advent begins this Sunday, so rest assured I’ll be back to writing more inspirational pieces than this one. But it’s good to find time to laugh. I weighed the decision carefully...
Are You Feeling It?

Are You Feeling It?

Note: This post is based on my 2016 Christmas letter. The word JOY shows up frequently during the Christmas season. Read the sentiments on the cards you receive this month. My guess is that approximately one third of the cards will contain the word JOY (or some form...
Home for Christmas

Home for Christmas

My friend Cindy calls me her spiritual friend. We worked together 25 years ago, and although separated by a little distance and busy schedules, we meet up several times a year. And when we get together, we pick up as though there has been no time or space between us....