Dogs and Cats

The Big Guy and I have an ongoing debate regarding the superiority of dogs over cats. He is one of those who has been duped into believing cats are better than dogs. (I know kind of hard to believe from a guy who's school mascot is a beautiful collie.) Anyway we were walking on the … Continue reading Dogs and Cats

Lessons from the Road

There was road construction this summer on my path to work.  It is a two lane state road. They were repaving the road. They would close down one side of the road and use the other side for traffic in both directions. A worker was stationed at both ends of the construction area to direct … Continue reading Lessons from the Road

Encouragement for the Day

Sometimes I just need to be reminded of this. 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11, New International Version

That Crazy Lady

In my hometown there was a woman known as the Crazy Lady. Her house backed up to a major street and had a wooden fence. She had conspiracy theory signs and graffiti on the fence. She would sit or stand near the top of the fence and yell at passing cars. I think that she … Continue reading That Crazy Lady

Attitude Adjustment

  1 I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” (Psalm 122:1, New International Version)

Why is it hard to forgive?

The Daily Post posted this simple but complicated question "Why is it hard to forgive? The premise of forgiving someone who has wronged us is rather simple. To actually forgive someone can be a difficult thing. I believe that forgiveness goes against basic human nature. It is ingrained in our being to want revenge when … Continue reading Why is it hard to forgive?

Plugged In

Last week I was busy working on my laptop when I got that annoying low battery message. I thought I had plugged the thing in. Well I checked the back of the computer and it was connected. Checked the cord and both parts were connected. Upon further investigation I discovered that the plug was sitting … Continue reading Plugged In