On a flight this past Monday headed to a conference, I was reminded of a flight I took years ago from LaGuardia in New York to San Francisco. As we sat on the runway, the rain that had begun as a steady stream became a series of pounding thuds on the wings of the metal… [Read more…]
I’m watching Kung Fu Panda 2 with my three boys. It’s such an important message simply told. Panda can’t fight like anyone else. Tigress, Viper, Monkey, Crane, Cricket… all of them have their own unique fighting style and become (s)heroes in their own right by being distinctly themselves and using their own unique gifts! Only… [Read more…]
Welcome Back from Christmas euphoria!
In the time honored tradition of Americans everywhere, it is now time to make the returns! It is time to sort through the gifts and purchases and realize that yes, you really did lose your mind. And it's time to acknowledge that unfortunately, that outfit really was much cuter in the store. And finally,
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” (Ps. 30:5). I have never seen this scripture used during the advent season. So, it may seem strange that I begin by talking about the imminent celebration of our Savior’s birth with this Old Testament affirmation. But, all I could think about when thinking… [Read more…]
As we prepare to celebrate Christ’s birth during this Christmas season, many of us are mired in worry and stress as the year comes to what may seem like a very fast approaching end. Like me you may be thinking, “How did December get here so fast?” And while we enjoy the festivities of Christmas, we can also… [Read more…]
January 25, 2012
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