What Trees and My Parents Taught Me About Legacy

What Trees and My Parents Taught Me About Legacy

I am a bit of a tree lover.Trees always capture my attention. As I have traveled the world, I have been privileged to see some of the biggest and oldest ones on the earth. The giant Sequoia trees in northern California always amaze me. As a kid on a family vacation,...
Do The Dishes and Make Your Bed

Do The Dishes and Make Your Bed

Most of us are still “sheltering in place” as the pandemic rages on into 2021. I for one have been guilty of taking my time in the morning to take off my PJ’s and get dressed when I know I’m not going out. But when it comes to making my bed and doing the dishes that...
Jesus Whisperers and the Light that Stops the Growling

Jesus Whisperers and the Light that Stops the Growling

Today, anger is in the air we breathe and, in many ways, might be even more deadly than COVID. We’ve recently witnessed global riots due to racial injustice, political polarization, and social and financial issues. Some of us have taken part in heated confrontations...
Grateful: A Personal Thanksgiving Note for 2017

Grateful: A Personal Thanksgiving Note for 2017

Reflecting on the year past is often done by most people in January as the beginning of the New Year begins. For me, it happens each year during the American holiday, Thanksgiving, approaches. What would I be most grateful for this year in 2017? You might think my new...
The Desperate: Reflections on Growing Up in Las Vegas

The Desperate: Reflections on Growing Up in Las Vegas

I grew up in what’s called an “oasis in the desert” – Las Vegas, Nevada. Las Vegas actually means “the meadows” because of the underground water found deep in the ground and had been the stopping place for pioneers and trains before they made their last push to reach...