The Best Way to Get Things Done
While on a recent trip to the mountains, my husband and I ran across the following sign. He didn’t put off buying it for me. I now own the sign, as well as the fact that I’m a world-class procrastinator. I may even put the PRO in procrastination. Especially, when...
Theodor Seuss Geisel
Born: March 2, 1904 in Springfield, MA Died: September 24, 1991 in La Jolla, CA Theodor Seuss Geisel was an American author, political cartoonist, poet, animator, book publisher, and artist, best known for authoring more than 60 children’s books under the pen...
Macro Moment #4
“To be in Christ—that is redemption; but for Christ to be in you—that is sanctification! To be in Christ—that makes you fit for heaven; but for Christ to be in you—that makes you fit for earth! To be in Christ—that changes your destination; But for Christ to be...
Missing Jesus
“After the festival was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it.” Luke 2:43, NIV Mary felt a gentle tug on her tunic. “Where’s Jesus?” She stooped and looked into the large brown eyes of the...
The Day Maker
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Carson McCullers
Born: February 19, 1917 in Columbus, Georgia Died: September 29, 1967 in Nyack, New York When she was fifteen her father gave her a typewriter to encourage her story writing. In 1940, at the age of 23, writing in the Southern Gothic or perhaps Southern...
Macro Moment #3
”When we see no hint of success yet refuse to despair, when we see nothing but the darkness of the night through our window yet keep the shutters open because stars may appear in the sky, when we have an empty place in our heart yet will not allow it to be filled with...
A River Runs Through It
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.” ―Isaiah 43:2, NIV KER-SPLASH! The look of surprise on our young daughter’s face was priceless as the cold mountain stream cut its way...
All Things Great and Small
Often associated with spring and rebirth, a hyacinth bloom’s sweet and powerful fragrance can remind us that not everything has to be big to leave a lasting impression. Now it’s your turn. Name something small that has had a great impact on your life. I...
Ernest Hemingway
Born: July 21, 1899 in Oak Park, Illinois Died: July 2, 1961 in Ketchum, Idaho Hemingway underwent shock therapy to treat his manic depression (bi-polar disorder). The treatment obliterated his memory, which made it impossible for him to write. This was...
Macro Moment #2
"Your greatest danger is letting the urgent things crowd out the important ... We live in constant tension between the urgent and the important. The problem is that many important tasks need not be done today, or even this week ... The appeal of these demands seems...
The Paint Box
”For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” ―Ephesians 2:10, ESV I tore into the plain, brown paper wrapping and squealed with delight. A box filled with fresh watercolor paints...
