Did You Hear About…?

by | Jan 25, 2013 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized

We act like it’s harmless, “sharing information,” or worse — “prayer requests.” And we all do it. We need to “vent”. We’re keeping it “between us.” Or, the best… Gossip divides friends, ostracizes...

My Writer’s Routine

by | Jan 21, 2013 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized

We all have routines. Athletes have them. Actors have them. Businessmen and women have them. Most of us are creatures of habit, and those habits help us do what we do to the best of our ability. In fact, my friend, Charity, a volleyball coach, says that when players...

The Lost Art of Following the Rules

by | Jan 19, 2013 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized

I was watching my son play basketball this morning when the youth pastor in charge came to the microphone during half time. He very kindly requested that people not bring food or drinks into the building. I wondered at his having to say it — there were signs...

Oh, Be Careful Little Mouth What You Say

by | Jan 17, 2013 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized

If I had a dollar for every time my big, fat mouth has gotten me in trouble, I would be able to buy a private island where I could live isolated from those who I have hurt, offended, or just plain annoyed. You introverts reading this might not understand. Many of you...

Dining on Devotional Donuts

by | Jan 15, 2013 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized

I love donuts. Chocolate glazed with chocolate icing is my favorite. Mmmm. I like sugar-covered cream-filled donuts, too. But if I were to eat only donuts every day…not only would I have to fill my closet with stretchy pants, but I’d also be miserable! I need...

Why Do Good?

by | Jan 12, 2013 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized

“Doing Good” is part of almost every religion, part of groups on every side of the political landscape; it is part of slogans and campaigns. It is everywhere. Christians don’t have the corner on the “do good” market. But we do have a...