Cactus In A Cottonwood
Growing up in Iowa, I’ve seen a lot of cottonwood trees. Having lived in Arizona, I’ve seen a lot of cactus. Here at the lake in Texas, I’ve seen them…
Missing
I lost my lunchbox today. Instead of putting it in the cab of the truck, I put it in the bed. When I looked for it later at the job…
Remember Not To Forget
I am a cancer survivor. The malignant tumor in my eye was (is) called retinoblastoma. It’s a fast growing tumor that starts on the retina and can spread outside the…
To Face Unafraid
Have you ever noticed something you’ve never noticed before? I’ve heard the song all my life. Yet until the other day, the lyric has blown past me like snowflakes on…
24/7/365
The line of cars wraps around the building every morning, 7 days a week. Rain or shine, windy or calm, hot or cold, the Ford’s and Chevy’s and Nissan’s and…
As Is
Electrical outlets to nowhere. Light switches not connected to any light. Tobacco smoke and tar stains on the walls and ceiling. Floors that aren’t level. Carpet that needs cleaning. And…
Cleaning For The House Cleaner
Working my way through grad school in Phoenix I had a small cleaning business. I was good at it. My Mom and extended family had taught me well. All it…
Expectations
Of all the people in this house somewhere around Capernaum, everyone had at least one thing in common; they had come to see Jesus. Everyone came with expectations. The Pharisees…
On Hold
I heard someone say it the other day. At times I’ve said it myself. “I feel like my life is on hold.” My Dad’s habit is to get up about…
The Beautiful Dirty Beat
(“The Beautiful Dirty Beat” is a piece written and presented for a creative worship night of the same title at Turning Point Community Church in November 2010. Click here for a listen…
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