From Rich Dixon – +++ Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize?Run in such a way as to get the prize. (1 Corinthians 9:24) Which matters more – journey or destination? We’re easily drawn into false dilemmas, artificially concocted choices designed to frame our […]

It’s Tuesday. It’s August 1. There’s time left in the week, time left in the year. And it’s a new calendar page. I know full well that things can change very quickly, in health, in relationships, in jobs. But I also know that when I spend my time and energy worrying about those changes, the […]

You know that person you meant to talk to last week, just to say hi, touch base, ask how their mom is doing? The one that you had a nudge about but didn’t follow up on? Do us both a favor, would you? Send an email or card or text or bouquet of flowers or […]

God. We often tell you what we want. Sometimes you ask us what we need. Jesus, you asked a blind man what he wanted. Lord, you asked Solomon what he wanted you to give him. But, we confess, we are often afraid to tell you what we want, because we are afraid you will judge us. Or […]

You can’t win a debate with dementia. Brains sometimes see things that don’t exist. Or that haven’t existed for thirty years. Or that didn’t actually exist in that way thirty years ago. Brains sometimes forget things that happened six times in the last hour. Or explanations that have been offered every hour for five days. […]