Month: February 2026

Choosing to Admit I Need Help

It is a nameless, forgotten movie from my childhood. But one scene has remained etched in my mind for decades. Perhaps it’s a composite of multiple movies. An individual, walking through a trackless jungle, steps into quicksand. He tries to work his way out,… Continue Reading “Choosing to Admit I Need Help”

Choosing to Let EVERYTHING Pass Through Jesus

Don’t you hate it when you find grounds in your coffee? I am not a barista or even close to being a “coffee snob,” but I imagine there can be multiple reasons for such grit in my morning java. The most common reason I’ve… Continue Reading “Choosing to Let EVERYTHING Pass Through Jesus”

Choosing to Expand My Love

We’re counting down to Valentine’s Day. Love and romance (or at least the appearance of this duo) are on a lot of people’s minds. Flowers. Chocolate. Heart-shaped candies. Cards that reveal “true” feelings. They are all part of the celebration of love, at least… Continue Reading “Choosing to Expand My Love”

Choosing to Sing a New (or Repurposed) Song

Who are those people who play Christmas music year-round? I know a couple of them. And it irritates me a bit. It’s not that I don’t like Christmas-themed songs, it’s just that “Jingle Bells,” in my mind, doesn’t fit during a heat wave in… Continue Reading “Choosing to Sing a New (or Repurposed) Song”