Dangerous Times, Destiny Times

I was writing an article last night and all of a sudden this flood of thoughts just came rushing into my brain. I never did finish that article and I ended up writing something else. You’re about to hear what came flooding into my brain, because it’s...

The Old You, Gone for Good

A beard really changes people – especially men. You can make a man look older, scruffier, wiser, or more suspicious. A beard does amazing things. Some wives and girlfriends can’t wait for their guy to grow it. Others can’t wait for him to shave it....

Going Not Knowing

Mystery rides were part of growing up at our house. Usually it was a Sunday afternoon, and I’d pile our three kids into our car for a ride. I think we explored every corner of our area. And as we did, we discovered over the years, a lot of great things. But...

Hope When The Water Is Rising

This was a Fourth of July where there would be no fireworks. Just a lot of tears. It was raining when the campers went to sleep that night. But no one knew that the Guadalupe River would turn into a raging flood while they slept. The girls at Mystic Camp were awakened...

Navigating Stormy Weather

I had a friend who was a veteran sailor, and occasionally he would take us out on his sailboat. And I learned that when my sailing friend said it was time to go in, I’d better listen. There were times when we were out and the weather was beautiful, and I thought...