The Prodigal & The Perfectionist

The Prodigal & The Perfectionist

How many of you out there know the parable of The Prodigal Son? For those of you who don’t, here’s a quick summary. A father has two sons. One son (we’ll call him Bob) asks for his inheritance early. Bob then runs off with this gift and spends it...
Problem Solving that Doesn’t Include Panic

Problem Solving that Doesn’t Include Panic

You know those moments where something goes wrong and you feel the urge to panic-plan? Panic-planning is different than damage control. Damage control is after the problem is completely over. Panic-planning happens while the problem is still in progress. My panic-plan...
How Do We Know That God is Good?

How Do We Know That God is Good?

“Why does it seem incredible to any of you that God can raise the dead?” Paul asked this question in Acts 26:8 as part of his defense in court before King Agrippa. But, when I see those words, it’s like he’s standing right in front of me...
Ever Wonder “What’s The Point?!”

Ever Wonder “What’s The Point?!”

My husband, whose super power is processing his thoughts out loud, said randomly the other day: “I wonder why Tim Burton puts elaborate dioramas in so many (all?) of his films.” I have no idea. Maybe one of you reading this is a mega-Tim-Burton-fan and...