Monthly Archives: December 2008

When you read a book, do you read it from cover to cover? Or, do you start to read it and then come across something you don’t particularly agree with… and put it down? Or perhaps you never read it … Continue reading →

I’m reading this book called, “Captivating: Unveiling The Mystery of a Woman’s Soul.” Yes, yes, I know: “Why would you possibly be reading that book, Matt? You are a gem of a fool when it comes to topics such as … Continue reading →

We smile and nod our heads. Occasionally we say, “Hello.” We stop and talk over the top of picket fences. “How are you all doing?” “Good. How about y’all?” Sound bites of sentences Pieced together over months Combining to make … Continue reading →

“The thought of life in heaven is nice, but can you help me with life today?” “You speak of Christmas and Easter, but can you tell me what to do with those months in between?” “Where does all of that … Continue reading →

The other day, we were sitting at a stop light across from one of the biggest churches in Austin. They had one of those cool signs out front that scrolls stuff in bright red letters. In huge letters, it said, … Continue reading →

I have this spot in my back yard where nothing will grow. It’s only a one foot square at best, but it’s insanely annoying. I water. I fertilize. I loosen the soil. I get miffed at the mere thought of … Continue reading →

I did something radically new (for me) in 2008: I quit living in the rearview mirror. It was tres dificil at first — my eyes would often wonder to 2001, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. But all that … Continue reading →

“Can I ask one more question?” Roary’s boldness tonight was way out of character. John turned and nodded… “Do you really believe we’re good enough to hear God’s voice every day?” “What a question!” John laughed as he stood up. … Continue reading →

“Walk carefully because I have opened up my life to you and you are treading on my dreams” (W.B. Yeats).

I knew a lot about you… but then I began to walk beside you… and that changed everything.  The facts I thought I knew were really rather irrelevant to the newfound relationship.  You were who I knew but yet had … Continue reading →