(my daily blog)
The “father of air conditioning,” Willis Haviland Carrier, claims he had a flash of genius while waiting for a train. He began thinking about temperature
I’m listening to the Director of Operations for the International Justice Mission in Southeast Asia. He makes three statements that can reshape my purpose in
I’m watching a mother bring out her “fun box” for her children during a long meeting. The “fun box” contains modeling clay, puzzles, interesting snacks,
Yesterday, a wise man explains that while we often exhibit spiritual and intellectual maturity, we forget to develop emotionally. An emotionally mature person isn’t controlled
Yesterday, I examined the cattails by a beautiful pond. I’ve always studied cattails. As a child, I learned how the cattails hid the nests of
I’m listening to Vonette Bright speak about the days of co-founding a ministry in 1951 that now ranks as one of the largest missions organizations
I’m listening to Francis Chan speak to a group of 5,000 folks. He says, “Go do something that requires faith.” I realize that every wonderful
Today my daughter announces that she hates being so short. “Everyone else my age is taller than I am!” I want to deny it. I
Today, I hear a woman describe another woman by saying, “She was generous with her life. She expected nothing in return for what she gave
I’m driving to meet some women for karaoke. You know I cannot sing. At all. But I say, “yes,” to this kind of invitation precisely