Episodes

  • Not My Problem

    Not My Problem
    Feb 23 2025
    “That’s not my problem.” Though I wasn’t exactly sure why, I felt the sting of the words as soon as they came out of my mouth. After all, it wasn’t my fault. I had done nothing to cause it, had fulfilled all duties for my part, and in fact was the person who would be […]
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    5 mins
  • Everything is Waiting for You

    Everything is Waiting for You
    Feb 16 2025
    “How are you?” Pausing, I thought, do I give a glossy answer? Do they really want to know? Is this a casual greeting or are we really going to have a conversation? How am I, really? For those who occasionally get more answer than they really want, please forgive me. Conversation is a tricky thing. […]
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    6 mins
  • The Little Engine that Couldn’t…Until It Could

    The Little Engine that Couldn’t…Until It Could
    Feb 9 2025
    Pulling up to my house, I saw the truck dumping a massive quantity of mulch onto my driveway. As I walked up, the driver stepped out and smiled saying “That’s a lotta mulch. That’ll keep you busy today.” I smiled bravely, knowing that it had been years since we had done our own spring cleanup on the beds around our house.
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    8 mins
  • Eyes to See: Glimpses of Heaven

    Eyes to See: Glimpses of Heaven
    Feb 2 2025
    Windows to Heaven A few days ago, I was leaving early for a breakfast meeting. Stars dotted the clear night sky and I could hear the local rooster crowing his anticipation of dawn. Moving slowly through my neighborhood, I passed the house where my daughter and son-in-law live with their five children and noticed dim […]
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    7 mins
  • The Hidden Wisdom of Stop Lights and Roundabouts

    The Hidden Wisdom of Stop Lights and Roundabouts
    Jan 26 2025
    The communities on the north side of Indianapolis have embraced traffic circles as a way of dealing with growth. Also known as roundabouts, these circular inserts have replaced traditional traffic signals and stop signs at many intersections along major thoroughfares, bringing the joys and frustrations that accompany pretty much any change in our patterns. Personally, […]
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    7 mins
  • Nothing Says ‘I Love You’ Like a Takedown

    Nothing Says ‘I Love You’ Like a Takedown
    Jan 19 2025
    The snow was falling lightly, gently refreshing the thick layers of recent snowfalls. Pulling into the driveway, we noticed a stork and letters spelling “It’s a Girl!” stretching across the front yard, as three snowmen welcomed us. The magic continued inside as we entered the quiet of the warm entry, soft light greeting us from […]
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    6 mins
  • Make Peace or Die

    Make Peace or Die
    Jan 12 2025
    One of my favorite movies is 2002’s Signs, directed by M. Night Shyamalan and starring Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix. It is a story of loss and redemption set against the backdrop of an alien invasion. A great scene unfolds as the world watches fearfully as strange sightings and lights appear in the sky. Phoenix’ […]
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    9 mins
  • Chasing the Sunset: Imagination, Impossibility, and Wonder

    Chasing the Sunset: Imagination, Impossibility, and Wonder
    Jan 5 2025
    “Once you stop worrying about an exit, you are free to chase the things that matter.” We hadn’t spoken in nearly a year but our lunch picked up effortlessly from that last conversation. Such is the way of meaningful friendships…they become meaningful in time and the easy way they unfold, unburdened by the weight of […]
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    6 mins