Be Careful Who You Follow

Be Careful Who You Follow

This is paraphrased from Leonard Sweet’s book, I Am a Follower, so I take no credit: A man was on his way to Morgantown, West Virginia during a snowstorm and decided to stop at a shopping mall just before closing time to pick up some needed supplies. The snow was...

The Virtue of Slowing Down

I often drive ten mph faster than I should in an effort to shave a mere five minutes off my commute. Is it really worth the stress? Have so-called labor saving devices (car, computer, iPhone) actually given us more margin in our schedules, or are we now busier than...

If Only I Had a Kia

Envy rears its ugly head at the most unexpected times. Recently, I was watching “Shark Tank,” a TV show featuring very wealthy people. The basic premise revolves around a panel of business moguls who evaluate the merits of various business ventures being pitched. The...

To Pray is to Dance

It’s all too easy to look at prayer as a chore. But when you think about it, it’s actually an opportunity to participate in a dance. A dance where God leads and we follow. I know it may seem frivolous, this talk of dancing when there is so much evil and suffering...

We Live Life Homesick

Do you have moments when even in the midst of the most wonderful times–enjoying the holidays, relaxing on the beach with your family, sharing a good meal among friends–an unsettled feeling sometimes creeps in? Do you have moments when there is a gnawing...