The Peak of Inspiration

Life is a succession of moments.  Some good, some bad.  Every moment carries a value, be it small or large, positive or negative.  The sum total of what these moments add to our lives determines whether our life is rich or poor.  This value is paid out immediately, in the moment.  There are no back…

A little background to this one…  Most of the time I have a subject or two bouncing around in the back of my brain, a line of thought I would like to pursue.  And, given time and meditation, it will turn into something that I deem worthy enough to put into words.  Other times, it…

There are over 7,000 known languages in the world.  There are untold number of accents that each language is spoken with.  Add to that pronunciation, vocabulary, tone of voice, and all the many other factors that make one voice distinguishable from another. Each person has a different way of verbalizing their thoughts. We all travel…

For all fathers… Picture an old general.  Dress uniform, standing beside his Commander-in-Chief.  Many hours of experience behind him.  Battles won and lost.  More comrades beneath the ground than not.  A few scars and lots of stories.  Years spent in the field, preparing for and occasionally facing the enemy.  See him standing there, head held…

Once in a while my life intersects with a special kind of person.  I’m not sure what to call the quality that I find in these people.  Self-discipline maybe.  Patience?  Yes.  Tenacity?  Some of that for sure.  I suppose the reason they make an impression on me is because of the simple fact that they…

The eyes tell us what’s inside.  What’s behind the eyes will show through them.  There is no hiding behind those windows, for that is what they are.  Windows that can’t be shuttered or tinted, although a lot of people try.  Look someone in the eyes, and you will rarely, if ever, misunderstand their intent.  I…

A couple of days ago we found ourselves eating a packed lunch with some friends in a grassy park.  The sun warmed our backs.  A gentle breeze freshened the air.  The grass was a vibrant green, the sky a brilliant blue, and the mountains clear and awesome in the distance.  For a few short minutes,…

And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap…  Ezekiel 22:30 How many times in the last forty years have I came to a split in the road?  I don’t mean a place where one road became two, and I was forced to choose between…

I’m a carpenter.  I’m also very independent.  I don’t mind working alone.  Sometimes I agree to projects that really need a congregational workday to do properly.  When I get involved with something of this sort, something that is a lot bigger than me, there is always a lesson to be learned. Quite a few years…

Dedicated to all of you who have someone you love on the other side of the door… The very best time of the day comes around 6:00 in the evening.  Especially on days that have been physically exhausting.  Days that I spent away from the family.  Taking care of customers, fulfilling contracts, providing a service,…