May 7, 2013 | 5 comments
I never understood clogs, until this trip to The Netherlands. It’s marshy and wet in The Netherlands, even more so in centuries past than today. The Dutch came up with the idea of wooden shoes to keep their feet dry
May 1, 2013 | 5 comments
A highlight of the sightseeing portion of the trip was a visit to the Keukenhof Gardens. If you ever visit Holland in April/May, it is a must-see. When we stepped into the gates and saw tulips in full bloom, we
April 18, 2013 | 1 comment
If you don’t make a choice, someone else will choose for you. ~ Robert Anthony Who is making the choices in your life? Is it you, after listening to God? Or are other people making those choices? It’s a healthy
April 3, 2013 | 12 comments
Have you ever heard the old saying, “If everything was perfect, life would be boring?” Well, it’s nonsense. It’s an axiom of ignorance. I finally saw it clearly. I always sensed it, but could never explain it. It is not boring to
April 1, 2013 | 3 comments
I was struck by the below translation from the New Living Translation Bible of the first beatitude: “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.” Matthew 5:3, NLT