Seasons of Suffering

I was with a group the other night when it was pointed out that the “pursuit of happiness” is a constitutional right for us.  So often, happiness is exactly what we are aiming for in our lives.  We work diligently to carefully construct our lives in such a way to...

Love and Grief: Our Furry Friends

One of the earliest home movies chronicling my childhood features my two year old, toddler self bundled up in winter clothes playing out in the Indiana snow.  In bounds a little golden retriever puppy (his name was Skipper) who playfully nabs my mittens and runs off!...

The Beauty of Now

For much of our lives, we go through our days caught up in the experience of the moment.  Enjoying a family gathering or worrying about a misunderstanding with a friend.  Trying to get caught up with work, or looking forward to our plans for the weekend.  Gathering up...