Several months ago I posted a video called “Ways to be Miserable“.  Life coach, Tim Brownson, does a wonderful job of playfully giving us pause by making us think about the behaviors that lead to exactly where we don’t want to go.  Inspired by his example, I have created my very own, “7 Power Tips... Read More

My prior post and video regarding the chore deck has elicited a fair bit of response and questions. It seems that struggling with time, order and clutter is epidemic.  So, here are a couple of follow-up thoughts in response to questions that arose. What if people slack, don’t finish chores, etc? I haven’t had too... Read More

A friend mentioned to me the other day that her resolution for 2009 is to get organized.  Spiritually there is a lot to be said for organization.  When our physical lives are in disarray, it’s hard to keep our spiritual life in order.  Clutter and disorder is stressful.  It will fatigue you and fatigue has... Read More

I am in the midst of a commitment to pray for a family daily for one year.  It’s been going well.  I haven’t missed any days and I would say that most days I probably prayer for the family at the very least 2 or 3 times a day.  Now that I have been doing... Read More

Today was a good day, not just a good day, but an exceptional day.  I physically felt God’s Spirit in worship.  I am not sure quite how to describe it.  That may sound a bit strange to some of you, but I will try to quantify it.  Walking into worship I had an irrepressible joy.... Read More

Friday night I had a lock-in with our youth.  We had an amazingly fun time as usual.  We also had a particularly meaningful time spiritually.  My daughter, Ruth, and I had laid out a labyrinth on the floor of our fellowship hall using painter’s tape.  (pictured to the right)  Today, I want share with you... Read More