There’s a very simple principle of how things work: the ingredients determine the results. If you bake a muffin with the right combination of fresh, tasty ingredients, there’s a good chance the muffin will turn out well. If you bake a muffin with rotten fruit, rancid butter and salt instead of sugar . . . […]
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The 3 People We Need In Our Lives
We hear a lot about “mentors” these days. It’s a great idea, because there are people who know more than we do about a lot of things – including life in general. We’re encouraged in articles, blogs, sermons and podcasts to find someone in that position, and try to develop a mentoring relationship with them. They […]
The One Problem with Mockingbirds
It’s June in Southern California. That means it’s mockingbird time. As we sat on the patio for dinner tonight, a mockingbird serenaded us. I’m always amazed, because they have so many different songs in their repertoire. They’ve been created with the ability to “mock” other birds, duplicating up to 200 different calls – clearly and […]


