Fathers, Heritage, and Faithfulness
Last month I reflected on Mother’s Day one day late, and I have decided to give the fathers in my life equal time. As I’ve pondered what’s important to share, out of a lifetime of memories, the theme that has risen to the surface is faithfulness. My father’s life is...
Being Committed to Additional Steps on a Long Journey
Last week I took a big risk. I made a commitment to funding revolutionary change in America today, and I challenged you to do the same. If you haven’t read my post from last week, I encourage you to do so now. If you’ve read it, but haven’t taken any action, I...
Harmonizing with History
A week ago, I met (online) with my writer group. My contribution to our peer review process was more of my Psalm Flights (believe it or not, I’ve now written poetry on over half the psalms!). One of the poems I shared with them I had already shared here. One line from...
Being Aggressively Positive
Over the course of my adult life, I’ve worked hard to be a positive person. On the Enneagram, I’m a Four, which means (in part) that I’m susceptible to depression and negativity. In fact, I struggled with depression for many years. Fortunately, some gifted...
Roses and Mother’s Day
It’s a beautiful season for morning walks here in the desert. The temperature around 5 am is between 60 and 70 degrees and the skies are usually a clear blue, though occasionally morning clouds reflect the approaching sun in spectacular colors. Those colors are also...
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