Month: December 2023

  • Up the Hill: A Matter of Perspective

    Up the Hill: A Matter of Perspective

    Here’s a picture of a hill, behind the elementary school where I work. Two weeks ago, our fourth and fifth grade run club ran up this little rise three times. All in the course of a 1.5 mile route. Before we started, I showed the group the side view above. Looks doable.😀 Here’s a look…

  • Streaming

    Streaming

    Something was swirling and twirling above the bed of the pick-up truck in front of us—trailing out over the interstate in a multi-colored ribbon. “What is that?” I asked my wife. It was leaves. As we passed the truck, I saw them–piled up high behind the cab. “It’s an old-fashioned cordless leaf blower!” I chuckled.…

  • Paws & Reflect (5): A Surprising Question

    Paws & Reflect (5): A Surprising Question

    The adventures of a dog who followed Jesus.

  • Unexpected Diversions

    Unexpected Diversions

    There it was, hanging slightly askew on the cabinet door–a single piece of masking tape its only anchor. As soon as I saw it I knew: this sign was a sign from God. Lately, I’ve caught myself taking unplanned trips down memory lane, and these are no pleasure cruises. Uncomfortable recollections run like a negative…