There is nothing quite like a friend who really understands. When life is tough, words are difficult to get out and emotions even harder.

You can’t escape the reporting on the Iowa Caucuses that are meeting tonight, especially if you’re a news junkie like I am.

Benjamin Franklin wrote in a letter dated 1789, “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”

As each year passes, I keep thinking that I’m going to finally get this right.

From childhood, Christmas has always been my favorite holiday.

It is quiet. Not the normal quiet of my early morning latte and devotions.

For the past three years I have chosen a "Word for the Year."

"I'm an atheist." I wasn't sure I heard her correctly. As the conversation continued I knew that I had.

Want a catchy title for a book? "If You Want to Walk On Water You've Got to Get Out of the Boat."

While at the bakery, I ran into a friend from church and we chatted while my latte was being whipped up about the changes occurring as we have recently hired a new pastor.