I Wasn’t Told- Were You?

I Wasn’t Told- Were You?

by | Apr 1, 2021 | Faith, Parenting

Every Easter there I would go, racing across the yard at my parents’ home. Trying to beat my little brother to all the brightly colored eggs that were hidden everywhere. Fun – you bet. Competitive – I can still remember whining because he found more than me. Family...
Winter Storms, Hell and Heaven…

Winter Storms, Hell and Heaven…

by | Mar 12, 2021 | Faith, Wisdom

The weather men warned us. Over and over. An extreme Arctic front was coming, bringing harshly cold temperatures and freezing precipitation. Now, as one of our Midwest’s standing jokes indicates, we all are aware that our weather forecast can be just a little...
Shady Deals and That’s Good Enuff’

Shady Deals and That’s Good Enuff’

by | Feb 13, 2021 | Faith, Wisdom

Familiar with it? The phrase, “Hey, I know a guy who can…,” usually said to you about the time you have thrown a plumbing wrench clear across the kitchen. Referring to a man you can trust to fix the job you just botched–and do it honestly and perfectly. Someone who...
Quit Hiding Behind a Mask

Quit Hiding Behind a Mask

by | Jan 14, 2021 | Faith, Personal Growth, Wisdom

Several years ago, Andy contracted an illness that landed him in the isolation unit of our local hospital for two weeks. Visitors had to wear a mask, gown and gloves. He commented later that those weeks of seeing no expressions on faces caused a strong feeling of...
Just Sick and Tired

Just Sick and Tired

by | Nov 30, 2020 | Faith, Family, Parenting, Personal Growth

Back in the ancient days of Fred Flintstone and no cell phones, when he was a young dad and a wet-behind-the-ears pastor, Andy had a habit. No, not a habit like we refer to today. But he unconsciously used a certain phrase – constantly.   “I’m sick and tired of…” was...