I read a favorite Psalm this morning and noticed the familiar words: let your heart take courage. The imperative feels simple enough, as though courage...

Hello, and a happy new year! I have missed this space, and I have missed the connection with those of you in this community. Thank...

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I purchased an unabridged copy of The Count of Monte Cristo several years ago at a book sale, and it has been shelved in our...

Nestled next to Moab, Utah, and only a few hours Southeast of Salt Lake City, Arches National Park is worth the trip even if only...

There are over 400 national parks in the United States and a variety of ways to enjoy them. Whether you plan to visit all of...

The summer season offers us opportunities, wrapped in sunshine, beyond our normal experience. The blur of passing scapes paired with a good tune creates whimsy...

“Hurry is not just a disordered schedule. Hurry is a disordered heart.” ––John Ortberg Sometimes I find myself chasing tasks when what is needed is...