Overworked and Blessed: A Christmas Story

I stopped for another traffic light. Dear God, I don’t have time for this. It’s almost Christmas and I’m not ready. I’m so tired and my head hurts. Please, I need help. A few minutes later, I rounded the corner and parked in the driveway near the back door of my parsonage. On the wayContinue reading “Overworked and Blessed: A Christmas Story”

Semper Fire

At 0615 I stood facing the open gym door at the University of Windsor, Ontario. The affixed sign announced in bright red marker “Moving One Step Beyond Your Fear.” I took a deep breath and propelled myself toward the group of people nervously chatting in the center of the large room. The Annual Phoenix PerformingContinue reading “Semper Fire”

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It’s the Thought That Counts

“Is that smoke?” I wondered, as I read email in a room down the hall from my kitchen.   I paused for a moment and sniffed the air.  Curious, I stuck my head into the hallway.  The living room looked foggy.  Just then I remembered–dinner! I hurried to the kitchen, reaching there just in time toContinue reading “It’s the Thought That Counts”