Today I am enjoying one of my simple pleasures by sitting on my patio and looking out at the large oak tree and open field beyond my back fence. Another simple pleasure is to bake a loaf of bread, put a slice in the toaster, and then squash an avocado on top. With a shake…
Month: October 2023
How God Speaks
I thought that I was going to attend college in Iowa, return home to California, work as an actuary for a large insurance company, make lots of money, and live a comfortable life. However, during my freshman year, I met a group of students who showed me that living as a Christian meant giving God…
Failure to Chomp
I hate to fail, but today my buddy and I put our brains together and still failed. I invited him to come over and help me replace my garbage disposal that had mysteriously stopped working. We followed the instructions, got it installed, and expectantly flipped the switch. Nothing happened. Oh, water poured out of the…
The Air in My Tires
Pedaling my bike felt sluggish. I had trouble getting enough power from my legs to make it to the top of the bridge, and my average speed was several miles per hour less than last week. What was wrong with me? I squeezed my back tire and it felt squishy. That was it, the tires…
Life and Death on the Roundabout
As I was riding my bike this morning, navigating a roundabout, a small, pug-nosed dog suddenly jumped out of the open back window of a passing SUV. She hit the pavement, rolled a few times, and then got up, seemingly uninjured. The dog did not bark, whine, or make any sound. The SUV driver stopped…