Busy Bodies

Anymore, when I ask someone how they are doing, a common answer is that they are ‘busy.’  I often find myself saying this as a statement of fact, or maybe even as a complaint.  Who do we have to blame but ourselves for this predicament?  We may have seasons of...

The Outer Limits

When I was growing up, I remember watching episodes of the Twilight Zone and The Outer Limits, which were science fiction shows that tested the limits of the imagination.  Both series were interesting in that they explored the human condition and how our values and...

The High Way

Often, when taking a car trip, you have several options as to which route to take to get there.  You can take the ‘fastest’ route, which usually involves major highways and may be a longer distance, but often has fewer stops.  Then there is the ‘scenic’ route, which...

Lost and Found

I misplace things almost every day.  Some may think this is an early sign of dementia, which it can be, but for many of us, it is just a way of life.  The other morning, I was rushing to get ready and took the truck across town to do some work, but left the keys to...

Graced

Recently, I have been dealing with a difficult person in a difficult situation.  They have been lying to me and others, stealing, doing hurtful things, and in many ways, they are just being nasty.  As a Christian, what is my response?  Even if they would listen to me,...