I have a confession. I'm a perfectionist. Being a perfectionist plagues me on a daily basis. I want to do something, but my perfectionist alter-ego says it would be a failure. So I don't even try. It is a morale killer. A joy killer and often a desire-to-obey-God killer. … [Read more...]

I'm overwhelmed. You may have noticed there wasn't a new post last week. That's because Last Monday I hit a wall. … [Read more...]

Don't get swallowed! Pay attention! As Spring approaches, I'm reminded of a time a few years back when Daughter was a high school senior who wanted to be obedient to God's leading. She had prayed and prayed that He would reveal to her where she should attend college. And she was … [Read more...]

Fair Food. I'm a fair food junkie. Give me roasted ears of corn and a giant turkey leg any day. But here in Oklahoma, our state fair offers more than strawberry shortcake or cotton candy. And because of the vast variety, my annual challenge developed: "What is the strangest … [Read more...]