As I typed this title I thought to myself it would be great if this was a quote that described my relationship to my Savior Jesus. Unfortunately, it is a quote by a Roger Caras about dogs. My belief, though, is God always has something for me to learn into whatever part of his creation he allows me to wander. So, I looked […]Read Post ›
I pray you have a blessed Christmas–not because of all the celebrations, family, presents and fun you may enjoy in the coming days–but rather because you know the tiny child born on Christmas Eve is the Savior who paid for your sins. I pray the love that Jesus showed by coming to earth to save you […]Read Post ›
I once heard about something called the Hedonic Treadmill. My understanding basically comes down to, in terms this old brain can understand, the inclination to return to a relatively stable emotional level following positive or negative events in life. So, I am told I received a raise and I feel good. But after a period of time, the thrill fades and I feel […]Read Post ›
The past week it is all over the news. Some stores will stay open on Thanksgiving. Some are closing for family time. But all will open early for Black Friday. That is the traditional day for the start of Christmas shopping and to find huge deals on what you want to buy, and even for […]Read Post ›
Every time I hear my wife say “It’s an adventure” I know what she is really saying is “John, just calm down – things will be ok even though you do not know how this will turn out.” She is right. I don’t seem to appreciate the journey as much as she does. Of course, some […]Read Post ›
I had just climbed round and round up 129 steps of the lighthouse to a height of ten stories. For a guy who has issues climbing a six-foot ladder, I thought I was pretty hot stuff. And then, I even went outside on the observation deck to not only have this picture taken, but to also […]Read Post ›
Just Following Him 