We had a problem with the computers at work last night. The web conference was scheduled, people from all over the country connected, everybody waited, but the demo site wouldn’t work. After 30 minutes of trying, we cancelled the conference. Wasted time, for a bunch of people. The search for who/what to blame began almost […]
It’s 19 degrees outside. Cold. In this weather, the electric and gas meters are moving even faster than me making a barefoot run to the mailbox. The world can be cold and bleak at times, but my home is warm because the One who lives there insulates my heart, and keeps the fire burning. Life may be a
The movie we watched last night was not that bad. The trailer looked funny and cute, so we thought we would watch it. There were a few four letter words, and I think I heard God’s name used in vain a few times. But it wasn’t that bad; nothing you wouldn’t hear in the street
I read this morning about Joseph’s brothers. They traveled to Egypt to buy grain. When they got there, Joseph recognized them, but they did not recognize him. They bought their grain, then Joseph had their sacks filled and loaded on their donkeys . . . with a little surprise.
It’s the last day of 2009. A day when we reflect on the past year and make resolutions for the next one. A day when we all become acutely aware of the passage of time. What dopes we all are. Today is just one day. And while we are all settling back into a comfortable 2010, satisfied
I just hate it when the remote control for the TV is lost. I start yanking out sofa cushions, sliding furniture around and accusing family members of negligence. This scene played out this past Sunday night with an unexpected outcome. One thing I have learned when going on a remote control search: Even if you
As Christmas Eve winds down, I think about all the excitement and wonder in homes all over the world. Anticipation is everywhere. How incomparable the excitement, wonder and anticipation must have been on that very first Christmas Eve. All of Heaven’s eyes glued to the scene in a little town, as the Word became flesh and dwelt among
Less than three days until Christmas and I still don’t have all my shopping done. Right now it’s down to two of the most difficult gifts I buy every year. Something for my Mom and Dad. From the discussions I have had with others, I can tell there are many in the same situation. Parents are
It’s pouring down rain and I have a wet seat. I drive a little Miata convertible with a leaky top. From what I hear, it’s not that unusual. Anybody that has had a convertible for long knows that sooner or later, it will leak. For me, it leaks sooner AND later. Sometimes the leaky top
Fog. This morning I drove in it. Sometimes I almost like it. It feels . . . cozy. Only seeing what is near. All of life is close range. Atheists must like fog. They don’t have to see far.