People are different in so many ways. One distinction I recall was whether you were a people person, an idea person, or a thing person. I think I’m all three to varying degrees, but my wife would nod vigorously to my identifying as a thing person. For example, I would typically rather buy a thing …
While living in South Florida over two decades ago, I often saw a bony-legged young woman briskly walking down long stretches of road. Her determined stride and gaunt appearance revealed her inner struggle. After moving to Colorado, I repeatedly noticed a tall, emaciated woman swiftly ambling down the path behind our house. She wore a …
On a business trip to Nashville a few months ago, Carrie and I had an interesting experience with a Lyft driver. As we’ve accustomed ourselves to using ride share apps to get around in other cities, we’ve noticed how different the drivers can be. Some say nothing, in some cases because they may speak little …
Each December we usually hear the nativity account from Luke 2 read in church. It can become so familiar that we often don’t pay attention. This year, however, I suddenly realized something I had not thought about before. The first five verses explain that Caesar Augustus took a census, requiring Joseph and Mary (his betrothed) …
