While it may not feel like it today, God is doing a great work in you today… Sometimes there are obstacles in the road That can leave you feeling low And you don’t know how to move forward And sometimes there are turns you wanna take But the way gets hard to trace When it gets really hard, that’s when God is doing a great work in you today… So if you ever get discouraged Speak to yourself and say…
Today is a new day. Today is the beginning of a new week. Today is another beautiful day of spring. Spring is a time of birth, hope, and renewal. Flowers burst forth from their winter hibernation. Baby Holstein calves dot the pastures around Cache Valley. I love the smell of spring in the air, watching robins flying around, and the rumble of my neighbors on their Harleys. Like the beginning of a new year, spring gives us the opportunity for…
My friend Jason Hewlett, writing for Easter Sunday, prompted me to ponder afresh the question, WWJD. “What Would Jesus Do.” Jason was pondering what happens when he doesn’t live up to the promises he has made. He shares a particular struggle, one I easily relate to, and one you may as well. Click the link below to check it out. Then come back. Don’t worry, I’ll wait. You’ll like getting to know Jason. And don’t mind me… I’m just whistling…
Elisa and I were blessed this past weekend to be surrounded by family. Though the literal number was very small — Leslie Ann and our granddaughter Savannah — we felt as if we were fully immersed in the richness of love. We enjoyed playing with Savannah, exploring the backyard for the ever-elusive plastic Easter Eggs filled with chocolate, coloring actual Easter Eggs, bubbles, and chalk art on the sidewalk. Leslie Ann also enthusiastically jumped right into the early Easter fun…
It’s Spring time here in Cache Valley. Flocks of people tired of the relative cold are ready to fly the coop and head for the warmer turfs of St. George, Vegas, Disneyland, and even Hawaii. Of course, we still want a break — even if we can’t travel — so there will be plenty of us sticking close to the herd content to graze upon whatever Mother Nature dishes out. WHAT ARE YOUR SPRING BREAK PLANS? Are you traveling by…
Some of the best creative inspiration can happen during the midnight hours when our mind is open to the weirdness of dreams, the inspiration of Heaven, and our brain’s natural ability to create is working overtime. WHERE DOES YOUR INSPIRATION COME FROM? As you ponder for a moment or two, invite you to keep reading to the end for an exciting announcement from Elisa and me! Okay, now back to our regularly scheduled program of figuring out where inspiration comes…
What are the beacons in your life??? To start with, let’s simply understand a beacon is a “light or other visible object serving as a signal, warning, or guide.” The mighty lighthouses providing guidance for ships at sea are beacons. A buoy floating in water indicating the presence of underwater hazards is a beacon. Airport lights guiding pilots to a safe landing are beacons. There are also those people we would call “Life Beacons.” Life Beacons are those people we…
Why does creating a story of greatness make a difference? Because the story we most consistently create for ourselves will be the story to most consistently comes true in our lives. Jack Canfield supports this assumption: “Your brain will work tirelessly to achieve the statements you give your subconscious mind. And when those statements are the affirmations and images of your goals, you are destined to achieve them!” Creating a better story will help you: discover more opportunities and fewer…
The best moms and dads are perfectly imperfect. They stumble and they get back up. They screw up and they get back up. They try one technique, then another, give up, then try again. They love completely even though they sometimes wonder if their actions truly echo their heart. They stay up late, helping a child, or worrying about a child. They drop to their knees in prayer and stand strong in support. They wonder how they can ever do…
A few reflections on love in honor of Valentine’s Day. First, a little gift of prose I wrote for my love Elisa on Valentine’s Day. VALENTINE’S LOVE Good morning my love It’s Valentine’s Day A moment for sharing A moment to say I love you so much I love who I see I love who you are I love who you’ll be Your love completes me My cup overflows I’m filled to the brim You are my rose This kind of…