Without a doubt, my favorite movie in the last several years is A Beautiful Mind, with Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly. The second time I saw it, I grabbed a pen and scratched notes in the dark on a butter-stained napkin–the perfect backdrop for preserving my favorite one-liners! I found that napkin today, tucked in the back of a shelved journal. One of those lines stands out right now, but to really appreciate it, you’ll need some background. » Continue Reading

Today is Monday, and I have a million things to do. I run through my e- mail and make the mistake of opening an attachment my sister sent me. It’s full of beautiful pictures of our troops telling their loved ones goodbye. A wife is wiping tears away, a mom is falling apart in their son’s arms, little ones are clinging to their uniformed Daddy, and a soldier holds his baby and cries. Needless to say, I’m running for Kleenex instead of working, and my schedule is totally blown. (Thanks, Sis.) » Continue Reading

In Psalm 86, David again reveals his devoted trust in God during times of trouble. This is one of those psalms I love to pray. Not just read. PRAY. It is especially apropos for this very difficult time in our nation. You might want to re-discover it for yourself. » Continue Reading