Lake Thoughts
As it starts to warm up a bit lots of the family are starting to think of the lake. Apparently so is Apple photos.
Category: Life
Strength and Rage
Strength is the ability to maintain a hold of oneself. It’s being the person who never gets mad, who cannot be rattled, because they are in control of their passions—rather than controlled by their passions.
Paper Maps – Pleasure and Purpose
Recently, a friend gave me several paper maps of one of my favorite places, Lake of the Woods. I find something quite pleasurable and almost magical about looking at paper maps and wondering what it would be like to explore over here or over there and how would I get there. Plus there is a Read More …
Time flies
Though the time may feel long, the days are short till He comes to take us home, to be forever with Him. Our house is almost ready, and the bridegroom’s return is getting closer by the day.
On the road again
Just like the Willie Nelson song, we’re on the road again, this time with Parker & Easton and heading out for a day adventure to the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre. Similar to the trip with their brothers Dane and Clark, I’ve produced a short video of the event. “Bruce” is waiting for you!
Jesus in His Passion
“Don’t get caught up in the horror of Jesus’ murder, instead, embrace the extravagance of His love for you. ” A thought from today’s reading (Day 1) that impacted me. https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/13778-one-on-one-100-days-with-jesus-passion
Life and Death
“Pass through this brief patch of time in harmony with nature, and come to your final resting place gracefully, just as a ripened olive might drop, praising the earth that nourished it and grateful to the tree that gave it growth.” —MARCUS AURELIUS, MEDITATIONS, 4.48.2
Retirement Conundrum
When your efforts are not directed at a cause or a purpose, how will you know what to do day in and day out? “Let all your efforts be directed to something, let it keep that end in view. It’s not activity that disturbs people, but false conceptions of things that drive them mad.” —SENECA, Read More …
Encouragement when things are dark
Even in your doubt. Even in the brunt of life’s bitter blows. What’s ahead far surpasses your greatest expectations. Really. Because when your expectation is tied to Jesus’ bigger mission, your future reality will be better than anything you’ve hoped or prayed for. Fix your eyes on Jesus and keep on. The joy is still Read More …
Christmas 2018
I had a fabulous Christmas with family and friends! An awesome Christmas Eve church service, a long standing Christmas Eve party with friends and a very special Christmas Day with family. Here is a little video of the Christmas Day highlights.