The Empty Cup

I have often heard people talk about choosing a word at the beginning of January as a guide for the rest of the year. Some Christians also recommend choosing a Bible verse for each year. A year ago, I did both of those things. The verse I chose popped up in an email...

Cinderella’s Closet

I think this might be the first time I’ve blogged about a fairy tale, but Cinderella has been one of my favorite stories for a long time. Did you know that IMDb lists 200 movies containing “Cinderella” in the title. I’m sure you’ve seen at least one of them. I’ve seen...

What Are You Focusing On?

I went on a walk last week in the desert mountain park near my house. I had recently purchased a new camera, and I took it with me to try out some of the settings. The sun was shining, and I was wearing sunglasses, which made it difficult to see the image on the...

A Purpose-Driven Story

The past few months, I’ve taken more time to indulge one of the favorite activities—reading for pleasure. I love a good story, and I’ve found many books over the years that I read again and again. But sometimes, the mind craves something fresh, so lately I’ve been...