Reflecting on past conversations leads me to thinking abouthow my participation affects the outcome. The book of Proverbs helps me sort things out.

Being tired and hurting from getting back to working outside reminds me of an important Bible passage and also a poem that have always meant a lot to me.

In times of political turmoil, God's Word gives us a message intended to bring us to a place of peace.

Thinking about what to do when the political world gets me all stirred up brought me back to some vital spiritual basics which has really helped me. I pray it will be useful to you too.

Golf and guitars help me to understand a familiar passage of Scripture in a new way.

The memory of a plaque on the wall reminds me that Jesus really does care about the things that trouble me.

Watching myself watching football leads me to some searching questions about God, the game and life in general.

Some of my frustrations with getting older and more confused were eased by reconnecting with a passage from the writings of Isaiah, written a long time ago.

Reflecting on the use and care of an ox brings me back to a very useful principle that Jesus taught.

There is a right time for everything.

How I first learned that there are more ways to wander off than not paying attention while riding your tricycle, and how this discovery changed the course of my life.

We all tend to wander from time to time. Today I am remembering one of my first wandering traumas and what I learned from it.

What do we do when there are no old paths to follow? How do we trust God for an unknown future?

Words from an old prophet about an old path bring back an old memory that makes me smile.

Note: the final Scripture reference should be Jeremiah 31:21 (not 32:21 ).

Remembering a poster that used to hang on my office wall helps to renew my courage to press on.

Reading Psalm 62 causes me to consider the value of silence in the process of hearing from God.

A new twist on an old favorite verse makes me stop and think.

The daunting stare of a blank calendar at the beginning of a new year makes me wonder what lies ahead.

When we find ourselves in the middle of one of life's storms, God stations a lighthouse in just the right spot to illuminate the path to safety.

I am reminded that even when things are especially calm and pleasant it is still important to keep my wits about me and be aware of my surroundings.