One Spark Plug at a Time

I took the truck in for a $29.99 oil change at the dealership this morning. It’s already too expensive, but the free wi-fi, coffee, and quiet place to write a blog lured me in. During the checkup, they just happened to notice worn out spark plugs and a valve...

Birds of a feather…

Every Monday I take my son into “tourist country” for his drum lessons at George’s music on I-drive. Driving through Universal Studio’s once a week for the last year has taught my son a lot about world cultures. • Brazilians only travel in herds. • All English people...

Picking up the check

On Sunday we were talking about how Jesus came to give abundant and full life to his people. As a result, followers of Jesus have always recognized life as a gift to be enjoyed. Want to pass along something Chris Reites wrote this week that says it perfectly. Have you...

You’re trying too hard

Has anyone ever said, “you’re trying too hard”? How do you try too hard to make something work? I think it happens when you start to believe that with a little extra effort you can control people and things beyond your power. This is what was happening when the...

I Dare u is the Game

Last night my 8 year old introduced the family to a board game she had created on called “I dare U”. The game had all the markings of Grace: well thought out, creative, and fun. It had hand written dares consistent with 8-year old humor. Draw a mustache on your face...

Very Good

On Sunday we were talking about rest as the final and best part of our work. The kind of rest that enjoys and recognizes the very good things God has created in our lives. This week, I set aside time to take pleasure in the good things God has formed in and around me....