A shared blanket laid out on a crisp grassy lawn. A beautiful blue sky beckoning us to come outside. A cool spot on the lawn shaded by the leaves of a generous tree. The anticipation of a joyous summer palpable as my boys and I enjoyed a reset and refresh outside on this blanket. My …
Many of us have heard the popular song by The Beatles all about love. If we haven’t heard the song in its entirety, we at least know the chorus that repeats like a broken record, “All you need is love (insert harmonious tune)”. The part that might not so easily come to mind is the …
When I think about the fruit of the spirit, I think similarly about summertime fruit in Michigan. Sweet summer fruit that literally bursts in your mouth, dribbles down your chin, and brings a smile to your lips. This fruit is nostalgia on a vine. Freshly picked strawberries enveloping your entire mouth with delicious flavors, bringing …
I watched my son from across the playground. He was climbing on a ladder that we normally pursue together. My first inclination was to swoop in and help him. But I thought better of my “fight” response, and I knelt down and observed him. Tackling the ladder on his own, I watched his technique. I …
