Christmas eve

Well it really is the day before Christmas. And of course that means someone special has a birthday today! So I’ll keep it short. I couldn’t be more grateful for the way the LORD has blessed us. We had friends over for supper last night – in our house, around our table, with laughter and…

Celebrating together

T’was two days before Christmas and we, in this house, had all the gifts wrapped except for the mouse! I just thought I would try my hand at some poetry… Upstairs right now I can hear Paige and Grandma talking and the occasional laugh from Grandma. Grandchildren, well our grandchildren, often look at us when…

Affirmation

I have a friend. He’s a terrific leader. He thinks strategically, his teams love him, he is able to negotiate difficult matters, has broad experience and is very personable. He’s one of the best leaders I know. Yet, somehow, his leader gives him little affirmation, and little comfort that he’s leading well. I’ve worked with…