Seasons End

Seasons End

For everything there is a season. The Roystonian is a restaurant where I’ve eaten often. Long ago. Recently. Regularly. Many memories of many meals on many mornings with many people through many seasons. Conversations. Laughter. Confessions. Stories. Ideas. Hopes....
Words From Others

Words From Others

I’ve read many books. In the last year, I’ve reread many of the books which impacted me the most—as I’ve been writing about those books in my new book. And, this year I’ve been reading new books.  Here are a few quotes from old books and new books. Quotes for you to...
The Right Reasons to do What’s Right

The Right Reasons to do What’s Right

From the book Equilibrium: 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surfaces. Think back again about the right reasons you should do the right thing. If you are a follower of Jesus, remember His calling. You are invited to go and make disciples. The programs...

Waving Goodbye to the Past

From the book Equilibrium: 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surface. Wave goodbye to the past. That’s not always easy. It takes time. And work. And help—from God and ourselves and others. I’m writing these words as I sit in my car. I parked it in the...
Three Ways to Face Our Hurts

Three Ways to Face Our Hurts

From the book Equilibrium: 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surfaces. Aware of hurts though not controlled by them allows us chances to face reality in healthy ways. But what should we do? Here are three suggestions. 1. Write about your hurts....
Living How We Should

Living How We Should

From the book Equilibrium: 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surfaces. How can I become better at living what I claim to believe? How can I stay true—no matter the temperature or time or hurts or fears or thrills—to promises I believe and pledges I’ve...