I keep a pretty predictable schedule. I have to. My time and energy are like an eight-serving pie that must somehow serve 16. So I plan out my days in windows. Time to read my Bible and pray. Time to walk. Time to work. Time to shop. Time to cook. Time to clean. Time for family. Occasional time for fun. At (more…)
The Faith of a Child
I teach Sunday School each week to 4-year-olds. You learn a lot about the Lord from teaching 4-year-olds. For instance, any time you ask a 4-year-old a Bible question, his answer is inevitably and enthusiastically, “Jesus!” We pseudo-theologians, pompous in our mature faith, want to correct the innocent little one by telling him the correct answer, totally missing the fact that (more…)
Rocks in My Pockets
When I’m out shopping, I look for young moms. Getting much of anything done is hard enough when you have little ones underfoot, but shopping with unsedated children can be a herculean challenge. I remember. And I remember that, if you’re actually lucky enough to cross off everything on your list before meltdown occurs, you still face the challenge of getting (more…)
What Are You Waiting For?
Waiting for a train to go or a bus to come, or a plane to go or the mail to come, or the rain to go or the phone to ring, or the snow to snow or waiting around for a Yes or No or waiting for their hair to grow. Everyone is just waiting. – Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places (more…)
Why You Don’t Want Your Name on the Credits of The Gong Show
Some of you are old enough to remember The Gong Show. The Gong Show was a 1970s version of America’s Got Talent, and like its modern descendent, it was clear that much of America really didn’t have talent. And so instead of buzzing the offending talentless performer, the judge would bang a gong. In many cases, it was about the only (more…)