“A word has power in and of itself. It comes from nothing into sound and meaning; it gives origin to all things.” – N. Scott Momaday
Christianity
How to Start the Day Right
Some days don’t start right. They sputter into being. The alarm clock chirps, leaving you wondering, “What is that noise? Oh. OH.” The stumble out of bed, the walk toward coffee or the closet to grab the running shoes.
How to be a Better Writer: Be Childlike
To be a better writer, be childlike. See the world with wonder and joy. Laugh. Be delighted by small things. Look for beauty and extraordinary in the ordinary: the shape of clouds, a woman and her “slightly” overweight bulldog, the routine of walking to the mailbox and back.
Big, Hairy, Audacious Prayers
Big, hairy, audacious goals (BHAGs) don’t tend to frighten me. The bigger and hairier the goal, the better. I like challenges. I’m maybe a little competitive and more than a little stubb—determined. Yes, determined. Strategic. I like to come up with a plan to accomplish the goal.
Patience is Trusting in God’s Timing
Most days, I shrug off the Lutheran church’s marquee as I run past it during a morning run. The saying is usually a cliché or some sentimental rubbish. Other times, the saying hits home.
What to Do when There is No Plan
I’m a planner. I like systems and organization and control. It’s how I get things done.