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I’m sitting in the doctor’s office, and the nurse enters to draw my blood to check my thyroid. She’s been practicing phlebotomy for over 10

January 5, 2012

I’m eating dinner with my six year old, and she announces that she has the world’s best math teacher. For a little girl who has

January 4, 2012

This morning, I read the quote, “Scratch life anywhere, and you find a witness to the Way.” It’s E. Stanley Jones again, talking about how

January 3, 2012

I’m starting to think that flaxseed can solve many problems. We’ve decided to use a few teaspoons a day in things like smoothies, sauces, and

January 2, 2012

I ask my daughter what birthday treat she wants for her classroom, and she reports, “Everybody wants the Hamburger Cupcakes!” I realize now that I’m

January 1, 2012

I’m driving home from North Carolina, and I see an old restaurant with a dangling sign, half-lit. It says, “Come In! We’re Under New Management!”

December 31, 2011

Last night I consider what a wise mentor once told me: “Sometimes your most spiritual activity might just be taking a nap.” I’m so tired

December 30, 2011

This morning, I’m speaking to a group of 1,000 people about how I encounter God. As I pray about what to report, one phrase resonates

December 29, 2011

Today, my youngest daughter and I float petals in the creek. She loves to launch a flower where the creek begins and watch it find

December 28, 2011

I’m speaking at a conference this week for 30 minutes on the topic of how I encounter God. I’m finding I cannot possibly narrow the

December 27, 2011