Well, its officially Spring and things are starting to look that way.  We have had a little rain and some sun and there is a hint of green starting to show in the land.  Growing up on a farm, I took it for granted that things grow.  I wasn’t in charge of the farm...

What you do with "NO" sets the trajectory of your life.  I am parenting a 2 year old strong willed little girl.  I am teaching her the meaning of NO.  Most of the time she is climbing on something or getting into something.  If she does not obey, it usually ends up in...

It's officially the start of baseball season, which is always one of my favorite times of the year. For many years I entered each season hoping against hope, as I've been a Cubs fan all my life. The old Cubbie phrase "hope springs eternal" was my Facebook status for...

Proverbs 18:23 New International Version (NIV) 23 Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their opinions. A fool is someone who is unwise, lacks sense, and lacks good judgement. A fool does not want to know the truth, rather, they laugh at...

Invite another man to coffee or a coke next week. Sit down and have a conversation. Talk about how life is going. Be active in your listening and responding. Show you care. This will require courage for the 'ask' and the 'ear' to listen. The reward will be eternal....

Matthew 6:5,6 (NASB) ' “When you pray, you are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners so that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. But you, when you pray, go...

What are you looking for in life?  There are a lot of different things people chase after in a variety of forms, such as recognition, fame, love, pleasure, riches, amusement, etc.  We seek notoriety in our jobs, and relationships with others.  We seek to one-up our...