Truth will find us when we’re open to it.  Openness requires noticing and listening to our hearts.

"Gotta make it worse to make it better. Gonna hafta scrape it out to give the sealant sumpin' to hold on to.  Messy stuff,”  he said as his voice trailed off and he fumbled for another Newport.

What a gift to see this man in a new season — in process — growing in wisdom and stature and favor with God and men.

What connects 1929 & 2129?  Me.  What’s the trajectory between 1929 and 2129?  Upward? Sharply down?  What roots will I deepen for my legacy during this time?

The kids are realizing they are part of a history. They see the artifacts of Christmases past and begin to find their context.

I used to decorate because it was important to my wife.  Then the kids came and we added lights and an inflatable snowman.

“My favor on you, good man, has greatly increased due to such a substantial and excellent meal.  You shall be commended with celebration.  Bring him rings and robes and fetch the good wine from the cellar,”  or at least that’s what I hear.

I know my kids — or at least I thought so until I had to fill out a form for their school.