Toilet Paper and 2021

The other day I walked into my kids bathroom and I noticed they didn’t have any toilet paper. I shook my head and thought, “Really?” My kids will look over a lot, knowing that mom or dad will do it, but toilet paper is not usually one of those...

The Protector

We went on a hike the other day and I saw this tree. I was completely taken by the bark. I loved its rugged, uneven, and jagged texture. I immediately got the sense that the bark was not to be messed with—it was the protector of the tree. The bark keeps what is on the...

Motivational Monday!

This is the last Motivational Monday in 2020—next Monday will be 2021! I would love to say, “Oh, how time flies,” but for 2020, nothing went quickly—or painlessly. 2020 was like slow torture, and I’m certainly glad it’s coming to an end. I will...

Peace on Earth…

We all have heard, “Peace on earth, good will toward men.” Maybe you heard it in a Christmas carol, or you remember it from A Charlie Brown Christmas, or you actually know it from its source, the gospel of Luke in the Bible. However you became familiar...

The Flaws in Perfection

Here is a short story I hope you find both interesting and applicable. There was this guy named Benny who felt lost and completely alone. During this incredibly sad time walking on the streets of Virginia, he met Katie. They were perfect for each other. He loved her...