Sometimes it just takes a good walk to break through a writing block. A change of scenery is often the release valve for good ideas to keep flowing.
John Culkin is credited with saying, "We shape our tools, then our tools shape us." Just think about the iPhone for a minute. Consider how it has changed the way we communicate, travel, get information, and more. But...
I couldn't believe my eyes. Had this really happened? As I walked through the corridors, my heart and soul began to get heavier and heavier with grief and unbelief
We had this get-together planned for months. The meal plan was ready. Our schedules had finally aligned. This would be an evening where food was enjoyed, laughter was ample, and joy was the air we were breathing. Then it happened. One of our kids got sick...
"Hey, do you want to know a secret?", he asked with a boyish grin on his face. My reply was one of intrigue. "Do you know the best way to eat the french fries here"? he continued...
Stories are fascinating. They draw us in. They enamor us. Stories compel us toward compassion and action. They often teach in a far more effective way than any didactic monologue ever could. The greatest teachers of history knew the power of story.
Preacher on the Run... 