Recently our family went on vacation to the nation’s capitol.  This was the first time our kids had ever been so it was something we all were looking forward to doing with them – even though it wasn’t an amusement park/water park or something “fun” like that. We stayed at…

A friend of mine passed away last week. He died in his sleep.  He did have a few health problems but was taking care of them the best that he could.  It’s always hard for me to imagine people dying that I know, even when they actually do pass away….

Recently I was on a business trip that involved being at the airport.  On this particular day I had been traveling for some time with various connections and delays.  By the end of the day and me still not at my final destination I was tired, hungry and just “done”…

Recently while on vacation, I had to wait in line to rent a beach chair for our family.  Renting chairs on the beach is a treat for us and we usually will do it once while we are at the beach just to make it an even more “special” time…

I’ve been a little anxious at work lately.  New responsibilities, completing an assignment on time, new leadership, a particular report that was due – all things I’m used to seeing/doing but I have been allowing them to consume my thoughts as of late.  Things are constantly changing at work, which I am…

 I had a lot going on last week . Lots to do at both home and work.  End of the school year stuff is starting to take over so there are many commitments, shows, performances, ceremonies and school functions that I have been attending.  I also have some added responsibilities at…

I know better. But it still happens to me time and time again. I get all puffed up at work, feeling like I know more than the other folks that I am working with. “I have more experience than they do.” “ I have tried that before and it doesn’t work”  “I should get that…

Easter is the most wonderful gift for us as believers.  It is a huge reminder of what Christ did for us on the Cross, and something that is celebrated worldwide on the same day. I also think the Monday after Easter is the best opportunity for us to witness to others…

What time do you get up each day?  I usually get up around 5:00 AM, while the rest of my family gets up around 6:00 AM during the school year.  My plan has always been to use this uninterrupted hour for a devotional time and also to do some work for my…

I have been working a lot lately.  There have been some projects due that have caused me to stay at work late for the past several weeks in order to get them completed. Working late has happened many times over my career.  There was a season about a year and a…