The Sandwich

I love Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends. I also love what happens the day after Thanksgiving. The day after is when “The Sandwich” makes its yearly appearance. It has become a ritual for me. Slices of turkey breast, crisp bacon and Havarti...

Grace in the Time of Sorrow

Have you ever had a friend move away and realize you might never see them again? It is a sad feeling, a sorrow of sorts. Maybe you attended a family reunion where a parent or grandparent was present, and you left the gathering realizing this might have been the last...

Creator God – Creative People

There is a vast difference between being the Creator God and being a creative person. That difference is obvious and not just the fact that He is God, and we are part of His creation. The difference is in the origin of all creativity. It begins in the heart of God and...

The Blade of Truth

In a healthy relationship, the saw blade of truth cuts both ways. For the one who wields the edge of truth, they must first allow the blade to cut through the motives of their heart before they speak or the cut will produce death, not life. For the ones who are...

Something to Consider

We arrive at dismissive and ill-informed conclusions about other people when we refuse to sit down with them and talk through our differences. If we can listen to someone without needing to correct them as the goal of our interaction, we will accomplish two things....