During Covid, it hit me that the raccoon always wears a mask and washes his hands frequently. And, if you misspell “racoon” with only one “c” and scramble it, you…

I once lived for sports. Whatever could be kicked, rolled, shot, or thrown, it was my sole focus. Sports taught me about grit and determination. And how to do a…

One of the most difficult things in life is watching your kids wade through a puddle of broken dreams. Read part one of this story here. And now, for the…

Our daughter-in-law was chopping wood on their farm. Her 3-year-old Seth, was watching. When she encountered a stubborn knot, she said, “Lord, give me a little help here. What should…

Suddenly we have thirteen grandchildren. Our kids are exhausted. They wander about the house saying, “Why is it that the people who want to go to bed have to put…

For the pessimist, the glass is not just half-empty, it’s chipped and cracked.  The optimist says, “Today is the first day of the rest of your life.”  The pessimist says, “Ya?…