Pragmatic Love
Living with other people, trying to live in harmony, and practicing love and kindness is not always easy. In fact, it is often very challenging and painful. But it is better than habitual selfishness,...
Category: Devotionals
We Listen And We Don’t Judge
A recent trend hit social media where couples, friends, or coworkers start with the statement “We listen and we don’t judge,” and then proceed to share confessions, funny stories, or curious...
Sensitive Ears
My hearing isn’t what it used to be. Sometimes I miss what someone said because background noise interferes. But most of the time, I mishear or misunderstand because I’m thinking about something...
Face Life Together
In the book of Job, we read about a man of the same name who lost his wealth, grieved the death of all his children, and suffered physical illness. His friends eventually let him down, but not before...
You’ve Got A Friend In Me
One of my favorite parts of my day is coming home. No matter where in the house my dogs are, no matter what they are doing, they will come running up to greet me when I walk through the door.
A Firm Foundation
Is there someone in your life who you desperately want to change? When we tie our well-being to a difficult person, we often spin our wheels, hoping they will change, only to be repeatedly drawn into...
Candy Confession
Imagine this: You discover that candy, previously missing, is now found under your little boy’s bed. For the last week you’ve been asking your family about the whereabouts of this gourmet candy...
Receiving Is Giving
Some people think poorly of cats, even despise them. For me though, my cat, Puffin, was my best friend. We rescued him when I was in first grade. I dressed him in doll clothes and pushed him in my...
A Proven Way To Stay On Track
I was seven years old when my dad had his last drink and entered inpatient treatment. Through Alcoholics Anonymous and similar 12-step programs, he and countless others have climbed out of...