Weekly Devo: Contentment

Weekly Devo: Contentment

Sometimes I have a thought that seems to come out of nowhere, and I wonder, “Where’d that come from?” My first reaction is usually, “Wait…what? I wasn’t even thinking about that and now it’s in the forefront of my mind!” I’ve learned to accredit some thoughts as the...
Weekly Devo: Four Boys… No Prisoners

Weekly Devo: Four Boys… No Prisoners

In a strained, you-will-do-this-or-else tone, Mom said, “Your brothers didn’t stick with the school band—” she fought back tears “—even after we spent all that money on a trombone and trumpet.” Composing herself and pointing a finger, she declared, “So, you two are...
Weekly Devo: 26.2

Weekly Devo: 26.2

I thought it was an ad for a lousy radio station—you know, that white oval on the rear window of SUVs that simply says “26.2”? That doesn’t even come in on my dial. So then I reasoned it might be a secret number for a clandestine society.  Once, seeing a young person...
Weekly Devo: Game Changers

Weekly Devo: Game Changers

Years ago, I operated a car restoration shop. Early on, when it was just me, I was honored as “Employee of the Month” every month! Don’t laugh: it included a personalized parking space.  One problem was that other enthusiasts loved to stop by and just hang out. You...
Weekly Devo: What Color is Peace?

Weekly Devo: What Color is Peace?

Our marriage is undergoing yet another test of its mettle: Marilyn and I are waist-deep into redecorating our kitchen and living room. There’s a difference, you know, between remodeling and redecorating. Remodeling is like an organ transplant, while redecorating is...