Last week, my wife and I had the pleasure of babysitting our grandson while his parents took a well-deserved mini get-away respite. After years of not having toddlers around, I have to admit that I was a bit rusty. Read More
Back when I worked in downtown Chicago, I used to take the train every day. Like most people, I sat in my own little world, just minding my own business and not engaging with anyone at all. Read More
What would you do if Jesus asked you to follow him? Would you go? Would you hesitate? Or would you push back like this: Read More
Almighty God. The Great I Am. Immovable Rock. Omnipotent, Powerful, Awesome Lord. Victorious Warrior. Commanding King of Kings. Mighty Conqueror,
And the only time, the only time I ever saw Him run Read More
It’s January 1st, which can only mean one thing: time to make those New Year’s Resolutions.
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As mentioned in last week’s blog, waiting is not easy. As we get closer and closer to Christmas, the wait gets more difficult. In these final days of Advent, there’s no time like the present for a time of patience – especially in prayer. Read More
There’s power in a name. In the world of advertising, this is key because companies want you to remember the name of their product.
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After taking a long walk while taking in the beauty of God’s creation, I returned to my hermitage while on retreat. Read More
“If you’re going through hell, keep going. ~Winston Churchill
“Whenever we take a step toward Jesus, we come to realize that he is already there, waiting for us with open arms.” ~Pope Francis Read More
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