Dry. Barren. That is what the desert is. It is full of everything, but life. There is death. There is decay. There are bones. Bones of those who didn’t survive. Bones of those who wanted a better day and didn’t find one. Bones. What if the bones could live again? What if the bones could … Continue reading A Valley of Bones
Like the first time
I remember the first time she held my hand. We were riding on a church van on the way back from Colorado. We had been inseparable for that trip. We talked. We laughed. We enjoyed each other’s company. Then it happened. The van hit a bump and her hand has in mine. It has been … Continue reading Like the first time
Words matter
The title of today’s post is true. Words matter very much. With the right words, we can lift people up. With the wrong words, we can tear people down. Words matter. I gave a presentation today. I was speaking about how to give effective presentations. One of my key points revolved around the word rhetoric. … Continue reading Words matter
Words have power
I have a speaking engagement tomorrow. I will be teaching a room full of my peers how to speak better. It’s something I am excited about, and I am approaching it with a fair amount of respect. I want to do a good job. I want them to hear the core of my message. Words … Continue reading Words have power
Love them
I don’t have many words today. Just a thought I would like to leave with you. Love on the people you are close to. Remind them what they mean to you. Never take a moment for granted. A coworker lost his wife yesterday. They had just had a baby a few months back. My heart … Continue reading Love them
