Have you ever tackled a jigsaw puzzle? At first, a pile of scattered, oddly shaped pieces can feel overwhelming. Yet with patience and focus, a picture takes shape. Here are a few life parallels for a believer. 1. Every Piece Has a Place Just as each puzzle piece fits perfectly somewhere, each believer has a …
After a spontaneous dinner out with one of our kids yesterday evening, I returned home to a text message from our neighbor. She was still rattled, texting that “two giant explosions!” in the past hour had been so loud, she thought their house was exploding. Curious, I asked for details. Turns out, a few restless …
Recently I heard my wife voice sudden surprise as she made her breakfast protein shake. Apparently the blender jar’s seal wasn’t tight at the base and the shake’s ingredients were leaking all over. I remember a similar experience after an oil change, when the mechanic failed to adequately tighten the oil filter or oil pan …
Walking the greenbelt behind my house yesterday I encountered a neighbor picking weeds to fill a vase. This unmown area offered plenty to choose from, and there was no weed-picking competition out there. We’re talking weeds you’d pull up or spray to remove from your yard. She later admitted disappointment with the results once she …
