Luke Skywalker had to learn to harness the power of the force to become a Jedi Knight. The force was a mysterious, omnipresent spirit that connected Luke to the collective power of the galaxy. Unfortunately, the force could be harnessed for both good and evil. George...
I like to think of myself as a life-long learner. And I believe that my motivation to learn is only one of the many blessings that God chose to give me. I learn something new every day. One of the downsides to learning is discovering that I was wrong about something I...
I’m fascinated by science. Unfortunately, my struggles with math limited how far I could progress. Nevertheless, I chose the science of computers as my field of study but focused on utilizing their power in business. Less math was required, and the demand was high....
Anyone who comes into my office and observes the clutter leaves with the impression that I'm messy. That is unless their workspace looks similar. In this case, they're likely to presume that there is a hidden order to the messiness that allows me to find what I need....
What do you hope for this Christmas? Last week I shared that I was hoping for a Hallmark Christmas. A hope that is unlikely to happen according to my specifications. So instead, I'm choosing to hope for a joy-filled Christmas. Does this mean that hope is a choice? Do...
Over the past few years, I've grown fond of Christmas movies. I'm not talking about high-budget blockbuster hits, however. Instead, I'm fond of the Hallmark Channel, lower-budget, predictable movie studios crank out by the dozens. This suggests that I'm not the only...
I often describe my days as rushing from one thing to the next with little time to work on what can best be done by me. So by evening, I'm spent. But I'm also blessed to have a job where spending time with God is expected. So I try to begin every morning alone with...
This Sunday marks the end of a liturgical year and the last week of our Pray series. The liturgical calendar organizes the year into seasons and highlights traditional times of celebration and reflection. The calendar includes recommendations for scripture based on a...
What do you want for Christmas this year? This is a question that millions of parents ask children as they figure out their gift list and budget. And the answers vary widely, influenced by commercials, friends, and family members. As we age, our list changes, and at...
We've all been there. Some call it that spot between a rock and a hard place where we feel the weight of life crushing us. Bad things will happen, the other shoe will drop, and our day of reckoning is near. And we're desperate for relief. "God help me" is a typical...