In 1983, I decided to cut my hair shorter. My friend, Maria, got a snazzy fresh look, and I played copy cat. I loved my shorter locks on the front and side. The layers made it easy to blow dry and style. I walked the halls at school feeling lighter and way cooler….
His bold shirt immediately caught my attention. He was patiently waiting in the long Customs line at the port. We’d both just returned home from vacation. The crowded room was packed with travelers from all over the world, but this one man stood out. He kind of looked like an elderly Norwegian weight lifter….
I hate change. I go to the same restaurant every Saturday night. After scouring the menu, I always order the Number Two with a Pepsi. When I go to church, I always sit in the same seat way back in the right corner. The row with only 3 seats is my territory. I worked at…
I have a confession to make. I love my couch. I could sit on my couch all day reading a book or watching a movie and never get up except if I have to go tinkle. This is not an exaggeration. I could live in my pajamas permanently. I am a fan of naps,…
In the last month, we’ve watched on TV as our new president took the oath of office in the midst of an environment filled with discord. Protestors took to the streets to voice their displeasure with the current state of affairs in our nation. The anger and divisiveness is frankly quite scary. We have…
So last week in the midst of marches and protests and social media vitriol, I heard the Lord speak to me clearly. I didn’t hear Him as I watched FOX News or CNN. Nor did He say a word as I scrolled through the barrage of news media tweets on my phone. He was…