Do you need skywriters to see?

Communication is a two-way street.  It is the number one cause of conflict in relationships because often times what is intended to be communicated is not what is received. It doesn’t mean either partner is wrong, it just indicates they are not on the same page as...

The Botched Declaration of Adoration

It was my first “adult” relationship, so perhaps my emotional and relational intelligence was not quite where it should have been. After dinner we sat at the table having great conversation about life – regrets, hopes, dreams. His dog meandered her way into the...

The Missed Invitation

It was always a cringeworthy moment in the sixth grade classroom when someone would arrive with “birthday invitations.”  Different children handled it different ways. Some were quite gracious and considerate of others’ feelings. But there were always a few that...

Some things are worth waiting for!

Waiting isn’t the easiest of things.  We live in a pretty immediate world. Let’s take food, for instance. First – the invention of “fast food.” Then microwaves. Now there is the Insta Pot – which frankly, is like magic.  Even our entertainment is rather...

Some things are worth waiting for!

We live in a pretty immediate world. Let’s take food, for instance. First – the invention of “fast food.” Then microwaves. Now there is the Insta Pot – which frankly, is like magic. Even our entertainment is rather immediate. What used to be well-timed...

Affirming or Condemning

Andrea, you need to meet this guy and hear what he has to say about West. He stopped me in the gym and told me what West was doing in his life. You need to know that what you do makes a difference.” Words uttered by Gary Heck one afternoon during worship planning. The...