I look at all the lonely people. –The Beatles The woman sits in crowded room full of friends. They are laughing and sharing stories and complaining. Her best friend sits to her left. A new friend sits to her right.…
Independence Day. What we are celebrating? Why do we celebrate it? And where does God fit in all this? You know the drill: Neighborhood parades, BBQ, swimming, and sitting with the dog during the fireworks trying to convince her that…
Ron Smith was an early member of The Water’s Edge. His smile was infectious. So was the sparkle in his eyes. Everyone who knew Ron knew something about him: His genuine love for people. Ron was an accountant, financial planner,…
My oldest son is at the National Debate Tournament in Dallas this week with a dozen or so of his teammates. I dropped him off at Millard North High School on Saturday morning. Two white vans were being loaded up…
My son is going off to college in a few months. I am guessing you knew that. Times are changing. I have prayed. I have talked to people. I have done lots of self-reflection. And I came up with something…
Benjamin walked across the stage at Baxter Arena the other night. His graduation gown was bight blue with a gold stole. The bowtie was Millard North’s colors: green and blue. The smile on his face was big. I sat and…
Memorial Day means different things to different people. It usually falls around the time of graduation and the ending of school. For some it is the beginning of summer. Picnics, BBQs, family reunions, and sporting events are all associated with…
I remember when he was born. It was in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The pregnancy was complicated and the hospital room was full of medical people. Benjamin wasn’t crying when he was born. I thought it was peaceful. The doctors…
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