Every person is on a faith journey, even those who do not acknowledge the existence of God. Faith is defined as confidence or trust in a person or thing. Whatever, or whomever, you are relying upon for sustenance in life, you will encounter seasons of variance; times when trust in…

The parable known as  "The Barren Fig Tree" Lk. 13:6-9 is about a tree that had not born fruit for three years. The vinedresser asks the owner for a one year reprieve for the tree - an opportunity to dig around it and add fertilizer. Other possible titles for this…

The conversation revolved around various ways that we derive our self worth, and I shared with my friend a phrase that had come to me - emotional casino. He thought it aptly described how we often look to our feelings for validation and the gamble that it is - to live…

It's such a joy to do a puzzle with my granddaughter. After she turned three, we graduated to the world of 12 piece puzzles. I'm attempting to teach her the concept of finding the corner and side pieces first. That would make it pretty easy to arrange the remaining two…

Couples marry, with the dream of being content - fulfilled and satisfied. How is it possible to begin there, but end up with contempt - feeling disrespected and disparaged? During the premarital season it is important for each couple to discuss expectations. Hopefully you had premarital counseling before you married…