Tomorrow, November 1st, is All Saints Day, a/k/a All Hallows’ Day. Since the day before Christmas is called Christmas Eve, the day before All Saints Day/All Hallows’ Day would be called…what? And just like “on/of the clock” became “o’clock”…what would All Hallow’s Eve be called? It’s often overlooked as a holy day among us United…

“Sometimes we need to cut away good things,” advises Christine Caine, “to make room for God things.” Let us lay aside every weight that hinders us. — Hebrews 12:1 Hear that? The sound of snipping, slashing, and thudding?

Yesterday in this space: “In our own case, we accept excuses too easily,” wrote C. S. Lewis, “and in other people’s we do not accept them easily enough.” Today: “Don’t pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults—unless, of course, you want the same treatment. That critical spirit has a way of boomeranging.…

‘In our own case we accept excuses too easily,” wrote C. S. Lewis, “and in other people’s we do not accept them easily enough.” True or false? I look forward to hearing from you, and to seeing you back here tomorrow.

Sometimes nothing is the right thing to do. —Jake, the Life is Good character

Rachel Fast Billups, colleague and online friend recently wrote eloquently of an experience, many of us have known in one form or another—- This past Friday and Saturday, I found myself in the basement of my momma’s house, knee-deep in memories, mouse droppings, dust, and a whirlwind of emotions. The task was simple: clear out…

“A wise person said nothing.” — my pocket notebook, source unknown

It appears on the dashboard of my car. First time, it freaked me out. Royally. As in, how does my car know I wanna get a reload of my coffee?!?! Now I see it as a helpful reminder and not just about when I’m driving — — Let’s you and me pay attention to that…

“People who are not treating you well are not going to treat you any better if you work harder.” — Tamsen Faddel, Hard Truths from a 53 Year Old And then there’s this — When you knock on a door, be courteous in your greeting. If they welcome you, be gentle in your conversation. If…

“Don’t lie to yourself,” said Bob Marley. Pause. Reflect. Where does that take you today?