Live and Learn

    It’s hard to believe it’s almost time for another presidential election. Didn’t we just do this? I don’t even know what to say about that except, “Ugh.”    I hate all the verbal ugliness that rains down upon us during election season, but once in a while, something funny does happen. Last time around,… Continue reading Don’t Fall for the Devil’s Schemes

    I didn’t hear anything that sounded like a freight train coming my way, but the weather was definitely getting dicey and the voice in my head was telling me to head for our basement. But I didn’t. Why? Because there wasn’t a tornado warning issued for our neck of the woods.    Shame on… Continue reading Next Time I’ll Ask God

    When my phone rings and I see one of my sons’ names on the caller ID, I assume one of three things has happened: 1) something really good; 2) something really bad; or 3) my babysitting skills are needed.    My sons are wonderful, but they don’t typically call to just chat. That’s why… Continue reading Things Can Change Suddenly

    Anybody out there remember a hit song from around 1970 called “Indiana Wants Me”? The lyrics are supposed to be a love letter written from a wanted killer to his wife just as the police are closing in on him.    I can relate. Okay, not really, because I absolutely never killed anyone. But… Continue reading Good News for Lawbreakers (like me)

     I keep resolving to stop watching cable news because it usually makes me feel like my brain is about to spontaneously combust. It’s a hard habit to kick, though, for someone like me who has an inexplicable desire to keep up, in real time, with what’s happening in the world.    I’ve always been a… Continue reading Good News: God’s in Control

    It’s January, when all the resolutions birthed on New Year’s Eve are still in their adorable infancy and not yet the moody teen tyrants they will probably become in a few months.    I no longer make New Year’s resolutions. I decided I don’t need any more ammo to load into my self-condemnation cannon.… Continue reading Do You Know What Time It Is?

    Even the most creative punishments can’t produce true heart change, but I still applaud a judge who’s giving it a try.    I recently read a short newspaper article about this judge and if you missed it, here’s a recap: A Missouri man was arrested for leading a band of poachers who were illegally… Continue reading Can Bambi Change a Heart?

    When my husband and I introduce ourselves to new people at church and they invariably say, as most of us do, “I’m so bad at remembering names,” I like to say, “Well, this ought to help – we’re Mary and Joseph. But don’t let that intimidate you.”    It’s technically true—those are our first… Continue reading Hearts That Are His

    Just when you think you’ve seen every painfully obvious rip-off scheme out there, here comes another one. If they weren’t so wrong, some of them would be funny.    Maybe you, like me, have gotten emails from senders claiming to be government officials or even royalty requesting help in transferring huge amounts of money… Continue reading The Biggest Con of All

    There I was, trying to share some piece of what I’m sure was riveting, vital information with my husband and I could tell he wasn’t listening. His gaze and attention were firmly fixed on his phone.    “You’re not even listening to me,” I barked. “What in the world are you looking at?”    So… Continue reading Is Anybody Listening?