A Growing Faith

They left a night light in the bathroom of the rental where we stayed recently. I notice things like that and find such gestures very thoughtful. We need light. If you wake up in the dark in a strange place and try to find your way, you will bump into the truth, into reality. It may feel like a stubbed toe in the morning. Light brings clarity. It helps us see what is really there. Of course, you need to look. How often do we not see what’s right in front of us? “What do you w

The area where I live was once a farm. When it was developed into a residential area, they retained some land for farming. It is fun to...

I noticed the school bus stop near our driveway the other day. It got me thinking. I wondered how school may be different now than it was...

I was a radio show host during my college years. The memory of it popped into my mind as I thought about the word engage . We called our...

One of the secrets to a life lived well is to learn to be open. It’s often only after we open our minds to a new way of understanding or...

An icy cold drink on a hot day. A cool breeze at the summit of a long hike. A clear kitchen countertop to greet you. An encouraging word...

“To orient your life around Jesus and his teachings positions you to live with greater attentiveness to God’s care and love. What makes...