I’ve discussed some pretty deep stuff lately, and it’s time to brighten things up!

Beautiful Savior,
King of Creation,
Son of God and Son of Man!
Truly I’d love Thee,
Truly I’d serve Thee,
Light of my soul, my Joy, my Crown.

-Verse 1, The Lutheran Hymnal #657

Continue reading “The Beauty of it All” →

President Ronald Reagan proclaimed, in 1988, the month of October as “National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness” Month.  Continue reading “A Walk to Remember” →

I would be unreasonable if I did not, on occasion, think about what might have been.

Continue reading “Lost Opportunities” →

When a loss occurs, a reasonable reaction is simply to avoid bringing it up in regular conversation. Let me suggest that the value of conversation begs us to engage despite the nature of the subject. Continue reading “Let’s talk” →

Few of us are morning people. You know the type. Awake before the alarm goes off. Never sleep in on the weekends. The first thought upon rising is “What can I accomplish today?”. For these folks, they find joy in the morning – a new day in which to do great things. Continue reading “Joy in Mourning” →

Our life experiences are the most valuable resource for the next generation and those that follow. Continue reading “Shared Experiences” →

I have recently had the opportunity to consider where we have been and where we are going throughout this journey of ours. The common theme throughout has been the fact that hard choices abound. Continue reading “The Hard Choices” →

I have lost three people close to me this year, and am tempted to ask God to hit “Fast Forward” on the rest of the year 2016. Continue reading “Three” →