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I didn’t expect Sunday morning to be so emotional for me. I was especially surprised by the giant tears rolling down my cheeks before the worship service even began. Three women were singing to a …

      When people learn I’m a cyclist their first question usually is: “Do you feel safe riding in Midland traffic?”       My usual answer is: …

      Yesterday I heard a radio story on BBC about Strava Mules. (Strava is a phone app that tracks your running and cycling with GPS, and allows you to share with, compete …

      Last Friday night, Cyndi and I (and our daughter, Katie, and great friends the Bewleys and the Freemans) went to a concert at Dickie’s Arena in Ft. Worth, to see Chicago …

       Have I ever made a definitive statement with my actions, something that was possibly unexpected yet unambiguous? I don’t think …

      Cyndi and I married on July 28, 1979, so this summer is our 45th anniversary. A few years ago I realized one way to celebrate was to spread love around, give love away. …

How about you? What rituals make up your life? This morning, Cyndi and I woke up together after two snoozes on the alarm, and we immediately made the bed. It’s something we seldom fail to do no …

(I first published this in 2009. This morning, when I once again read the passage about Hezekiah, I knew I had to run it again.)       Cyndi and I once spent Independence …

      We just spent three days in Austin, where Cyndi attended a workshop and I entertained myself navigating freeways. I should add, while I’m good at entertaining myself, …

      Do you like to walk? Do you consider yourself a walker?       I saw this quote from comedian Stephen Wright: “Everywhere is within walking …

      On my backpack that I carry around every day, the one that has my books and journal and sudoku puzzles and Bible in it, I have two patches that Cyndi sewed on for me. …

      When was the last time you went searching for someone to show kindness? For me – too long. In fact, I’m not sure I’ve ever searched very …