Unnamed. Unknown. “They said….” “They did…?”“She did…” “She said…” Who are they? Who is she? Who are all those anonymous authors, artists, teachers? Who are those unknown builders and designers? One of those unnamed people appears in Matthew’s biblical account of the Passover meal. “Go into the city to a certain man, and say to…
Imagining heaven is a deeply personal spiritual practice. As I prepare to publish my seventh book, I’m sharing a creative reflection on what the afterlife might hold. My next book, Hip Waders: A Naked Version of a Soul, is in the final stages before publication. Similar to Knee Deep: A 9-Month Whirlpool of Handwritten Letters…
I Love Problems! Norman Vincent Peale said, “When I see a problem coming down the road, I’ve learned to holler, ‘Hello problem! Where have you been? I’ve been training for you and now we meet again!’” In Other WordsProblems don’t have to define you. When you greet challenges with faith and gratitude, you step into…
This piece of faith poetry explores the universal feeling of missed opportunities and finding hope in God’s perfect timing. I received several responses from my FROG Blog post, “Christian Writing Prompts for Growth.” A reader encouraged me to share another answer from my “Musings and Fusings” writing prompt book. This one comes from, “Write a…
I spent a weekend morning paging through my “Musings and Fusing’s” book, revisiting some of my responses to guided writing exercises. It reminded me how powerful Christian writing prompts can be in helping us slow down, reflect, and notice God’s work in our lives. One particular prompt stood out: Use one word that describes how…
A business owner shared a successful strategy he uses to screen possible job candidates. He asks the applicant where they work and what day they are busiest. Provided the candidate’s job is at a public venue, he shows up during their peak business time, finds an inconspicuous place and nonchalantly observes their interactive responsiveness. “These…
Can I go with _____ on spring break to _____? Can I borrow the car next weekend? When can I get a raise? I want to go overseas to study… After I graduate, I want to… I need money for… The Universal Challenge for Leaders Managers, parents, and all of you who are responsible for…
The Industrial Revolution of Human Productivity We’ve become a society that resembles a humanized version of the industrial revolution. It’s as if humans of all ages compete in some unspoken production of quotas. Be more. Do more. Produce. Multi-task. Track your steps. Track your progress. I see stupid amounts of money wasted on gym memberships…
I keep paper near me when I watch films so I can jot down the powerful, inspirational movie quotes I want to remember. The following are some of my favorites. Although I didn’t attribute the writers or movies, please know, whoever you are, that these one-liners inspire me. Keep producing your light in a sometimes-dark…
Why Do I Act That Way? In her book, Daily Decrees for Family Blessing and Breakthrough, author Brenda Kunneman gave me a new approach to how I show up for life. She wrote about the importance of declaring increases of provision in all aspects of life. Kunneman included provisions such as health, wise decisions, and…