I nearly wore out my delete key as I labored to craft with eloquent words and brilliant allegory a meaningful piece to inspire something great in all of you. Then, my wife, being my voice of reason, caused me to toss that all away. In her words, “I suggest you keep it simple.” So, I will. I realized the sum …

Loneliness does not play favorites. People can be lonely in a crowded room. Even those who are seemingly riding on top of the world or appear to have it all can feel extremely alone. They can struggle with feelings of isolation or feel crushed under the weight of some type of loss or hidden illness. They might have been forsaken, abandoned, …

A certain soldier and some men from his troop were attacked in battle. While they managed to defeat their enemy, they were beat up and many were badly injured. Without communication to their base, they knew that they were miles away and that they would have many hours walking in miserable, blistering heat across really rough terrain. His comrades began …

Today, I woke up alive and healthy, in a warm bed, next to my best friend. (Thank you) I stepped out onto a soft carpet on the floor of a relatively nice home in a safe, small town neighborhood. (Thank you) On my way to the bathroom, I bent down and scratched behind the fuzzy ears of my loving canine …

When left unattended for too long, potholes widen, deepen, and become dangerously destructive. Roads begin to disintegrate and fall into ruin. But when a pothole is filled, the road regains its integrity and its worth. And when a road is newly paved, it allows for a glorious, considerably smoother ride. People have potholes. Troubles, trials, loneliness, disappointment, failure, rejection…when weak …