Positive thoughts from a Christian Perspective

  • 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…

  • Napkins Needed

    Napkins Needed

    One loaded hot dog just the way I like it. Check. Now, for some napkins, because I’m gonna need a few! Scanning the convenience store counter top, I don’t find any. But there’s a sign, pointing me in the right direction–literally. It’s a good thing God offers spiritual napkins, because we often need a few.…

  • But Wait, There’s More!

    But Wait, There’s More!

    Does anyone else remember those old commercials for the Ginsu knife? I must have been ten or eleven years old the first time I saw one. A guy uses a Ginsu to cut through nails, a soda can, and a radiator hose, then picks up a tomato and slices it paper thin. If only I’d…

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