Over the last couple of days, I have once again been reminded of the importance of believers being available to the Holy Spirit.  There have been multiple situations lately when I have been engaged in a conversation that led to some discussion of faith.  The key for me in these situations has been to make [...]

In the days when everyone had land lines for phones, you would occasionally run into situations where a phone was disconnected.  Remember the message that you would get?  ”This number is disconnected or no longer in service.  If you feel you have reached this message in error, please hang up, check the number, and dial again.”  Today [...]

Today I have been pondering some recent discussions.  I have been thinking about the importance to be plugged into the conversations around us.  Over the last decade or so, I believe that people have had a tendency to unplug themselves from conversation.  I perceive that there are several reasons that this may seem inviting: There [...]

Today I went to the coffee shop that I frequent on almost a daily basis.  It is part of my daily routine.  I come to the office and work for about 20-30 minutes, I then put on my coat and walk the 2.5 blocks to the coffee shop.  Last fall, the place that I would [...]

I attended the funeral service of a colleague who was a truly amazing man yesterday.  Celebrating the life and the resurrection of this man was very meaningful and I learned a lot about his life that I was not aware of.  However, one of the meaningful aspects of attending that service was becoming aware of [...]

I am a person that many times enjoys watching people in public places.  I enjoy observing the different types of people who come and go.  I enjoy trying to determine in my mind where they may be coming from and where they may be heading.  I look for clues that may be found in how [...]

A recent discussion with a colleague from Minnesota contained a truth that I have spent the last few days trying to unpack.  I decided today that it would be good to share with my readers the thoughts that I have unpacked so far and that I would invite you to be part of that process.  [...]