Unrelenting Kindness

Good morning!

Have you ever been overwhelmed by kindness?

Every now and then, I get surprised by just how kind someone is. It doesn’t take much, honestly: a sweet response to a text or email, a gentle hug, or a small but thoughtful gift are…

Valentine’s Day — Loving Humanity

Good morning, and happy Valentine’s Day!

Your Friends are Human Too

Good morning! When was the last time you were disappointed by someone?

Chances are, you either remember it because the disappointment was so great, or you don’t remember it anymore because the disappointments are never-ending.

Not My Will, But Yours

Good morning!

Have you ever had someone try to sell you on something you had no interest in?

When it comes to salespeople, or just to people in general, most people communicate and try to persuade with their own agendas at the helm…

The Concept of “Just Enough”

Good morning!

Have you ever heard of the concept of “just enough”?

In the thirtieth chapter of the book of Proverbs, it’s almost as though God invites a guest speaker, someone we know as Agur, son of Jakeh.

What’s In It For Me?

Good morning!

Have you ever thought about why infomercials work?

Although I no longer have cable, and I recognize that most people are slowly making the transitions away from it, I do fondly remember seeing dozens of infomercials on TV.

Straightforward Honesty

Good morning!

Have you ever been told you’re a bit too honest?

This past week, several people around me have told me that I’m too blunt/straight-forward/honest, and I didn’t really know how to feel about it at first.

On Life’s Conclusions

Good morning!

Have you ever followed instructions down to the letter, knowing that everything should be working, and yet still end up without results?

As I elaborated yesterday, we’re all human beings that make mistakes and mess things up…

On Being Critical

Good morning!

Do you criticize people often?

I’ll admit, I’m a bit of a perfectionist, and when it comes to design, I am quite the critic.

If you’ve ever been with me in the car while I’ve been driving, you’ve doubtless…

Perceived Arrogance

Good morning!

Have you ever felt completely misunderstood?

I love the story of Joseph because it’s just so real and so raw, it doesn’t seem like it could even be made up.