A Hero when it Counts
We call a lot of people “heroes,” and quite often, rightfully so. These are people who really give of themselves — sometimes at great cost — to make the lives… Read more »
A Little Peace
Some like the bustle of the “big city,” but there’s something to be said for pleasant and quiet. I live just a short bike ride from one of the biggest… Read more »
Follow-Up: A Sacrifice of Praise
I’m actually following up yesterday’s piece with this one. Because the song I’m sharing here means something. As I’ve seen creation as a comfort that God is truly there and… Read more »
Comfort in Creation
I’ve been doing a lot of praying lately (and learning a tremendous amount about myself through it). But my mind still creeps in there and starts making God’s plans for… Read more »
A Generation of Hopeless Cheerleaders
Maybe you’re a fan of mocking “participation trophies” and the generations who got them. You think it softened them and raised their expectations so significantly that they feel entitled to… Read more »
Saturday Ride: Back up to Three
A typical December Saturday now — about half of what I was doing in the summer, but still rewarding. I think to some extent I had to actually train myself… Read more »
Democracy with Chinese Characteristics
I am absolutely fascinated by China. I can’t call myself a scholar or expert, but I’ve long been interested in the country, its people, and its way of doing things…. Read more »
“My friend…”
I’ve seldom (if ever) found an artist who invokes such a peacefulness as that captured by Josh Garrels. I can’t recall when I first heard him (I’d assume it was… Read more »
Security
Growing up in the earlier days of television — before videos, cable, and then streaming pretty much turned it all on its head — you would learn patience by having… Read more »
The Great Divide
I like to think that I, and others who have been in a similar situation, have a perspective that many Americans can’t really see. I’m among the few (when compared… Read more »