Robert Hurtgen
Robert Hurtgen is a husband, father, minister and writer. Read more of him at robhurtgen.wordpress.com.
Columns Archive
- Don't be afraid of change (3/16/24)
- God knows what we need (3/2/24)
- The importance of focus (2/17/24)
- One more hug (2/3/24)
- Don't quit (1/20/24)
- The beautiful stories that flaws can tell (1/6/24)
- Simeon (12/23/23)
- A great time of year, except when it isn't (12/9/23)
- Thankfulness leads to happiness (11/22/23)
- What are your priorities? (11/4/23)
- Ceremonies matter -- even small ones (10/21/23)
- Change is all around us (10/7/23)
- Who are your priorities? (9/23/23)
- Growth mindset (9/9/23)
- Tyranny of the urgent (8/26/23)
- Be a light in a dark world (8/12/23)
- Our time is limited -- make it count (7/15/23)
- On loving where you live (7/1/23)
- Fathers play an important role (6/17/23)
- What will outlast your life? (6/3/23)
- Proper use, control of fear (5/20/23)
- As graduation approaches, what's next? (5/6/23)
- Maintaining life's margin (4/22/23)
- Three reasons to go to church (4/8/23)
- The Bible — down to earth (3/25/23)
- Reflections on funerals (3/11/23)
- Making it through the tough spots (2/25/23)
- What is life without love? (2/11/23)
- Never to old to learn (1/28/23)
- Taking that first step (1/14/23)
- Toxic haste (12/17/22)
- Fight for joy (12/3/22)
- Practicing Thanksgiving (11/19/22)
- Practice thankfulness -- past, present, future (11/5/22)
- Do good for those you love (10/22/22)
- The extravagance of a letter (10/8/22)
- Running your own race (9/24/22)
- Remembering Sept. 11, 2001 (9/10/22)
- Sometimes, you need to say 'no' (8/27/22)
- Give to gain (8/13/22)
- For everything, there is a season (7/30/22)
- Everyone's contribution counts (7/16/22)
- Three helpful life filters (7/2/22)
- Avoid distractions (6/18/22)
- Conflict is part of life (6/4/22)
- Success goes to those who show up (5/21/22)
- Mom's name (5/7/22)
- Interrupted (4/23/22)
- Assumptions never bring clarity (4/9/22)
- Calming the storm (3/26/22)
- On the matter of time (3/12/22)
- How to maintain thriving relationships (2/26/22)
- Valentine's Day coming up quickly (2/12/22)
- Jesus is the foundation (1/15/22)
- A lion in my garage (1/1/22)
- What did Mary know? (12/18/21)
- Squeezing out Christmas (12/4/21)
- Give thanks (11/20/21)
- Honoring our veterans (11/6/21)
- Consider your ways as year closes (10/23/21)
- Alignment is the key (10/9/21)
- Varying degrees of conflict (9/25/21)
- Big view of God (9/11/21)
- Faith lessens worry (8/28/21)
- How to help your kids get ready for school this year (8/14/21)
- Success is more than being successful (7/31/21)
- Having confidence in your decisions (7/17/21)
- Price of freedom (7/3/21)
- The Lord is my shepherd (6/19/21)
- Know where you want to go (6/5/21)
- Put character first (5/22/21)
- Hannah sacrificed as a mother does (5/8/21)
- Surrender (4/24/21)
- What is your cause? (4/10/21)
- Three reasons not to weep this Easter (3/27/21)
- Finding God through nature (3/13/21)
- Influence from generations unknown (2/27/21)
- One letter changes everything (2/13/21)
- Finding your adventurous faith (1/30/21)
- Living generously (1/16/21)
- On turning to a new year (1/2/21)
- Look for the praiseworthy (12/19/20)
- Gifts for one another (12/5/20)
- A change in perspective (11/21/20)
- Time to practice humility (11/7/20)
- What do you want to do with your life? (10/24/20)
- Where hospitality begins (10/10/20)
- Choose today whom you will serve (9/26/20)
- Count your days (9/12/20)
- Doing good benefits all (8/29/20)
- Changing of the seasons (8/15/20)
- An example for us all (8/1/20)
- What do you value? (7/18/20)
- Freedom comes with responsibilities (7/4/20)
- Fathers play important role (6/20/20)
- Above all else, there is love (6/6/20)
- I will survive (5/23/20)
- Happy Mother's Day... from afar (5/9/20)
- Standing firm (4/25/20)
- Prepared, but not (4/11/20)
- For such a time as this (3/28/20)
- Three ways busyness can drain your soul (3/14/20)
- Sleep serves health, psyche, soul (2/29/20)
- Downhill fear (2/15/20)
- Bible speaks to romantic love (2/1/20)
- Guard what enters, marinates in your heart (1/18/20)
- Self-control a resolution worth pursuing (1/4/20)
- Familiarity can dampen meaning (12/21/19)
- Be purposeful this Christmas season (12/7/19)
- Psalm guides thankfulness year 'round (11/23/19)
- Fear challenges Christian faith (11/9/19)
- What's necessary for today (10/26/19)
- Living a generous life (10/12/19)
- Affirmation (9/28/19)
- Will the gracious people please rise? (9/14/19)
- Lean hard on resolution (8/31/19)
- Press on toward Christ (8/17/19)
- When the mountain gets steep (8/3/19)
- The gift of rest (7/20/19)
- Suffering is good (at least it can be) (7/6/19)
- Courage is act of faith (6/22/19)
- Love God, work hard, rest well (6/8/19)
- Perspective needed to understand God's plans (5/25/19)
- God sees you differently than you see yourself (5/11/19)
- Cures for restlessness (4/27/19)
- Listen, pray, worship this week before Easter (4/13/19)
- The struggle of spring (3/16/19)
- The conflict within (3/2/19)
- We need a Jacob (2/16/19)
- Realize you are a pearl (2/2/19)
- Fear leads to unfortunate results (1/19/19)
- Resolutions in the face of uncertainty (1/5/19)
- A visit with (plastic) St. Nick (12/22/18)
- Four reasons to sing Christmas carols (12/8/18)
- The beauty of giving (11/24/18)
- Recognizing veterans' sacrifice (11/10/18)
- Finding solace in life's last quarter (10/13/18)
- Faith on television (9/29/18)
- Getting in tune with God (9/15/18)
- Three ways to pray for your friends (9/1/18)
- Loving those not like you (8/18/18)
- Share what we love (8/4/18)
- God's presence in the plan (7/21/18)
- Take some time for downtime (7/7/18)
- Be the change you wish someone would be (6/23/18)
- Seeing the world (6/9/18)
- Four ways to make Memorial Day memories (5/26/18)
- A mother's influence (5/12/18)
- Decisions, decisions, and how to make them (4/28/18)
- For all things, a season (4/14/18)
- Three reasons to celebrate Easter (3/31/18)
- Avoiding 'project purgatory' (3/17/18)
- Valuing what's most important (2/17/18)
- Keeping the love alive (2/3/18)
- Learning to pray (1/20/18)
- Stepping out from the crowd (1/6/18)
- The perfect gift (12/23/17)
- Message of the Wisemen (12/9/17)
- The best time of year (11/26/17)
- Choosing to be thankful (11/12/17)
- Facing difficult choices daily (10/15/17)
- Occupied with the right things (10/1/17)
- The consequences of being too busy (9/17/17)
- Be a part of the solution (9/3/17)
- The wonder of it all (8/20/17)
- Awakening the children (8/6/17)
- Looking for solutions (7/23/17)
- The hands of time (7/9/17)
- Pay attention and be present (6/25/17)
- 'Booking' a vacation (6/11/17)
- Rich in Christ (5/28/17)
- A celebration of all women (5/14/17)
- Cleaning the clutter (4/30/17)
- The resurrection (4/16/17)
- People in your neighborhood (4/2/17)
- Trusting the captain (3/19/17)
- Handling the bad days (3/5/17)
- The richness of giving (2/19/17)
- The gift of years (2/5/17)
- Reading daily (1/22/17)
- The day of small things (1/8/17)
- The joy of kept promises (12/25/16)
- The Christmas door (12/11/16)
- A village many traveled to see (11/27/16)
- Building a home of thankfulness (11/13/16)
- Finding comfort and resolve in God (10/30/16)
- Abide in me (10/16/16)
- The priority of creating margin (10/2/16)
- Savoring fall (9/18/16)
- What we choose to be named (9/4/16)
- Back to school (8/21/16)
- Honoring the Lord with spiritual training (8/7/16)
- 'The secret is one thing' (7/24/16)
- Love God, work hard, rest well (7/10/16)
- Striking constructive wounds (6/26/16)
- Value enduring inner confidence over skin-deep notions of beauty (6/12/16)
- Recognizing sacrifice on Memorial Day (5/29/16)
- Aspire to live, not just be successful (5/15/16)
- Don't give up doing good (5/1/16)
- 'This isn't fair' (4/17/16)
- Finding stillness amid the storm (4/3/16)
- The curious, the cheerful and the crotchety (3/20/16)
- Accepting change through God's consistency (3/6/16)
- Building on a good thing: Part 1 (2/7/16)
- The divine call to excellence (1/24/16)
- Seeing God in the midst of tragedy (1/10/16)
- Three ways to embrace the new year (12/27/15)
- God's gift of acceptance (12/13/15)
- Demonstrate love during Advent (11/29/15)
- Finding value, not vexation, in our toils (11/15/15)
- A simpler approach perhaps might be more innovative (10/18/15)
- The ephemeral of this side of eternity (10/4/15)
- Parable includes seed, soil and circumstance (9/20/15)
- Creating margins in our lives (9/6/15)
- Directing our attention toward God (8/23/15)
- Welcoming blows, beatings and scrubbing (8/9/15)
- Live well, as time tends to slip by (7/26/15)
- Like a house, a spiritual life may become cluttered (7/12/15)
- Living without regret comes through realizing a higher purpose (6/28/15)
- Marriage, though difficult, is a good thing (6/14/15)
- Kick off summer with opportunities to grow (5/31/15)
- Gracious resolve, even under penalty of death (5/17/15)
- Even in times of panic, God is in control of the situation (5/3/15)
- Be mindful of where you look, because that's where you will go (4/19/15)
- Three reasons to attend church, on Easter and otherwise (4/5/15)
- At some point, you will need to give and receive forgiveness (3/22/15)
- Lose oneself to embrace a life that is greater than what's known (3/8/15)
- Dealing with the unexpected without panic, but calm (2/22/15)
- Best to build on a firm foundation (2/8/15)
- Signs, signs -- everywhere signs (1/25/15)
- Joy is God's gift to those who seek Him (1/11/15)
- Setting sail with spirituality made new, with God's help (12/28/14)
- The greatest gift (12/14/14)
- Finding the sweet spot of godly character (11/30/14)
- Time is beyond our influence (11/2/14)
- Seeking contentment that quenches (10/19/14)
- Criticism should lead to examination (10/5/14)
- The secret to living longer (9/21/14)
- A new song is a new direction (9/7/14)
- Moving toward where you want to be (8/24/14)
- How connected do we feel? (8/10/14)
- Climbing out of the pit of busyness (7/27/14)
- The enemy of great is the good (7/13/14)
- 'How did I get here so quickly?' (6/29/14)
- Manliness: Active role driven by grace (6/15/14)
- Joy is good medicine (6/1/14)
- Congratulations on your graduation! (5/18/14)
- Putting suffering in perspective (5/4/14)
- Celebrating the resurrection of Jesus (4/20/14)
- 9 innings of grace (4/6/14)
- Disagree without being disagreeable (3/23/14)
- Faith is dependent upon relationship (3/9/14)
- Spiritual discipline of garage cleaning (2/23/14)
- The nonexistent accidental good relationship (2/9/14)
- The result of discipline is growth (1/26/14)
- Creating corners in our lives (1/12/14)
- Choosing God in the small stuff (12/29/13)
- Changing expectations (12/15/13)
- Christmas chaos here and in Bethlehem (12/1/13)
- Removing life's training wheels (11/3/13)
- The dirt of the dish of our souls (10/20/13)
- More than a movie set (10/6/13)
- Seeing more than the moment (9/22/13)
- Banquet worthy of both host and guest (9/8/13)
- Back to school, back to school (8/25/13)
- Finding God's will for your life (8/11/13)
- Avoid becoming an object of chaos (7/28/13)
- Stepping out of your cave (7/14/13)
- Following God's example of grace (6/16/13)
- Make the most of the time you've been given (6/2/13)
- God has the power to cast out all fear (5/19/13)
- God calls us to His standards not ours (5/5/13)
- Prayer should be authentic; it's not a performance (4/21/13)
- Spring is an opening of God's grace (4/7/13)
- Celebrate Easter ... the lawn can wait (3/24/13)
- What passion are you sharing with others? (3/10/13)
- God is more than a first-aid kit (2/24/13)
- Effort is required for good relationships (2/10/13)
- Happiness is a thermometer, not a thermostat (1/27/13)
- New Year's Day: God's favorite day of the year? (1/13/13)
- New Year's resolutions for your faith (12/30/12)
- The wisemen's gifts chosen with purpose (12/16/12)
- The thought behind God's gift to us all (12/2/12)
- Truly thinking about thankfulness (11/18/12)
- We can sleep safe, secure in God's hands (11/4/12)
- When God leads us to opportunity, we must seize it (10/21/12)
- Competition for the attention of your soul (10/7/12)
- Obeying God in big and small ways (9/23/12)
- Being receptive to what God says to you (9/9/12)
- Choosing to be thankful because of Jesus (8/26/12)
- Enjoying each season of life (8/12/12)
- Be a blessing to your neighbors (7/29/12)
- Take out the garbage and run to God (7/15/12)
- Christians should invest their lives in others (7/1/12)
- There is power is the words we say (6/17/12)
- Gift of today too precious to waste on 'someday' (6/3/12)
- The Bible is a road map for our lives (5/20/12)
- God can transform rubble into a wall of strength (5/6/12)
- God's to-do list working toward an end (4/22/12)
- Easter is the story of lives changed by Gospel (4/8/12)
- Great strength lies in differences God created (3/25/12)
- God knows everything the sun's rays touch (3/11/12)
- Change's value must resonate deep within (2/26/12)
- The Bible provides working definition of love (2/12/12)
- We are all a work in progress (1/29/12)
- Trusting God and facing the unknown (1/15/12)
- Moving into the new, leaving the old (1/1/12)
- God acts at the right time (12/18/11)
- What's in a name? With Jesus, it's everything (12/4/11)
- Thanksgiving is about 'Thanks-living' (11/20/11)
- Having an extra hour must be embraced (11/6/11)
- Choose for now because tomorrow will be here (10/23/11)
- Passion is incredible (10/9/11)
- Take a moment to look around you (9/25/11)
- God can work all things for good (9/11/11)
- The valley of meaningless things (8/28/11)
- Try each day to make a difference (8/14/11)
- Remaking the old to be new again (7/31/11)
- Look to the Lord in times of drought (7/17/11)
- Freedom, like God's plan for us, is no accident (7/3/11)
- Don't forget to celebrate, or the reason you're celebrating (6/19/11)
- Know where you're going to know your purpose (6/5/11)
- Trust God and his dreams for you (5/22/11)
- True wisdom is knowing when you need to say 'no' (5/15/11)
- In this world, you will have troubles to overcome (5/8/11)
- Keeping goal in focus can overcome negative criticisms (5/1/11)
- Easter time of redemption, forgiveness, eternal hope (4/24/11)
- We must shake off complacency to start anew (4/10/11)
- Heroes emerge when passion is stirred (4/3/11)
- Prayer, planning vital to a successful outcome (3/27/11)
- Three questions to answer in time of crisis (3/20/11)
- Waiting is a part of living (3/13/11)
- 'Only' limits the possibilities of what we can do with God (3/6/11)
- Overcoming resistance is the hardest part of change (2/27/11)
- God helps us bear our baggage in life (2/20/11)
- Controversies are simply a call to action (2/13/11)
- Nicknames often reflect who we are (2/6/11)
- We can bring change just by looking (1/30/11)
- You don't need a map when you let the Lord lead you (1/23/11)
- Look for hope, help, comfort (1/16/11)
- Jesus likes to party with people of all sorts (1/9/11)
- Don't avoid struggles: Life isn't supposed to be easy (1/2/11)
- Now is the time to ask: What is next of us? (12/26/10)
- Those picked last were first to hear the news on Christmas (12/19/10)
- Find room this season (12/12/10)
- The impossible becoming possible (12/5/10)
- Harvesting the fruit of the spirit (11/28/10)
- Being thankful shouldn't be overlooked (11/21/10)
- Remember that the middle matters (11/14/10)
- Fear can distract us when we haven't identified our goal (11/7/10)
- Battling loneliness requires investing time in others (10/31/10)
- Our fears do not come from God (10/24/10)
- To finish life well, focus more on what you do, not say (10/17/10)
- Trust is lost when we lose faith in ourselves, God (10/10/10)
- Remember that God sees what we don't (10/3/10)
- Vision of the future dictates actions in the present (9/26/10)
- Rest can bring rejuvenation or complacency (9/19/10)
- Be prepared for whatever comes next (9/12/10)
- Moving past your past (9/5/10)
- Finding our family in faith (8/29/10)
- Having a vision for the future brings focus to our lives (8/22/10)
- A body full of wonders (8/15/10)
- God doesn't hold blown chances against us (8/8/10)
- How words are used is important, too (8/1/10)
- Over time, God crafts us for his purpose (7/25/10)
- Positive, negative influences shape your life (7/11/10)
- God's grace is constant and all we need (7/4/10)
- When feeling discouraged, refine your soul (6/27/10)
- Fathers should be champions for their children (6/20/10)
- Take advantage of your day of rest to be made new (6/13/10)
- Tools in the book of Proverbs teach us how to live well (6/6/10)
- Mementos provide inspiration, reminder of our journey (5/30/10)
- Surviving a sea of uncertainty (5/23/10)
- A step-by-step guide to living before the Lord (5/16/10)
- On Mother's Day, celebrate women's differences from men (5/9/10)
- Hear and respond to God's voice (4/25/10)
- Faith is like a game of follow the leader (4/18/10)
- Listening, obeying a higher authority (4/11/10)
- Resurrection is the cornerstone of faith (4/4/10)
- Needs don't always meet expectations (3/28/10)
- Making decisions while honoring God (3/21/10)
- Spring is a time for renewal (3/14/10)
- Seek God and give up giving up (3/7/10)
- Desperation is not of the father (2/28/10)
- Read for your soul (1/31/10)
- Faith in face of tragedy (1/24/10)
- Faith looks forward (1/10/10)
- Old patterns have no place in a new life (1/3/10)
- God's plan can get a little out of control (12/20/09)
- A Christmas light in the air (12/13/09)
- Spiritual food (11/29/09)
- Don't let go of faith in times of despair (11/15/09)
- Even as time changes, we remain in God's care (11/1/09)
- Test of true friendship (10/18/09)
- Standing your ground, cape or not (10/11/09)
- Learning to engage in prayer (9/13/09)
- Effect of selfish labor is temporary, so go for an eternal perspective (9/5/09)
- God not interested in you proving how smart or successful you are (8/29/09)
- Let the Lord help you beat the heat (8/22/09)
- Without light, we make decisions about what we cannot see (8/8/09)
- Ordinary get-up-go-to-work people are people of influence (8/1/09)
- Prayers should be made with expectation that the Lord is listening (7/25/09)
- True, lasting happiness depends on what you empty yourself of (7/18/09)
- Making the most of what's left of the race (7/11/09)
- Be refreshed by bringing refreshment to others (6/27/09)
- Keeping up appearances is a symptom of heart-and-mouth disease (6/13/09)
- Living peaceably (6/6/09)
- 'Let them mark off the seasons, days, and years' (5/30/09)
- God sees, God remembers, God knows (5/23/09)
- There are no guarantees in life, so learn and risk everything (5/16/09)
- Mother blazes the trail for generations of women to follow (5/9/09)
- No one really wins with a forfeit (4/25/09)
- As humans, we need Easter (4/11/09)
- Let joy be the foundation of your life (4/4/09)
- Discovering your core values (3/28/09)
- Gift of the present (3/21/09)
- In the wake of the Maryville tragedy, we ask ourselves: 'What now?' (3/14/09)
- Life tastes sweeter when we realize it's from God (3/7/09)
- A foolish hope can bring you confidence and happiness (2/28/09)
- A solid foundation can withstand mistakes (2/21/09)
- Many in the world may not love us, but there is one who always will (2/14/09)
- You are found when you are found in him (2/7/09)
- The birds' lesson: Plan for the future, but don't become captive to the unforeseen (1/31/09)
- Seeing the world through the eyes of Matthew the tax collector (1/24/09)
- Impossible becomes possible one step at a time (1/17/09)
- We use our past to prepare for our future (1/10/09)
- It's possible to create a brilliant future out of calamity (1/3/09)
- Three values for revolutionary living instead of resolutionary living (12/27/08)
- Deep within the human heart is a joy implanted by the Lord (12/20/08)
- Enjoy the journey on a path illuminated by God (12/13/08)
- Christmas reminds us that wherever we are, God is there (12/6/08)
- Christmas gift of a homemade jewelry box takes on a deeper meaning (11/29/08)
- Praise despite tough circumstances shows great character and faith (11/22/08)
- As holiday season approaches, don't hold back love and support for others (11/15/08)
- Rejoice, for this is the change the Lord has made (11/8/08)
- God knows how you feel, even when you feel insignificant (11/1/08)
- We cannot hide from God what we can from everyone else (10/25/08)
- The strength of the human heart springs from deep within (10/18/08)
- Words can only be spent once, so leverage them with intention and purpose (10/11/08)
- A character built on a secure foundation ensures life is more than a leaf (10/4/08)
- The integrity of your words matters more than the color of your hat (9/27/08)
- Raising a family to weather the storms (9/20/08)
- Splendid mysteries in deep waters (9/13/08)
- A lasting inheritance goes further than a person's bank account (9/6/08)
- A thought for Labor Day this year: Trust God, pray hard and dream big (8/30/08)
- Live a life of wisdom rather than of simplicity (8/23/08)
- Instruction and discipline help achieve greatness (8/9/08)
- Education more than glue, crayons (8/2/08)
- A single word that haunts the psyche can lead to paranoia and self-destruction (7/26/08)
- Slow down to stop the voices (7/19/08)
- Knowing your craft and understanding yourself helps fulfill your purpose (7/12/08)
- Savor the future the Lord has written (7/5/08)
- Giving all you've got for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness (6/28/08)
- Short or long, your days are more than what you see (6/21/08)
- Happy Father's Day (6/14/08)
- There are reasons to step cautiously, but lions aren't one of them (6/7/08)
- Friends are more than Internet connections and text messages (5/31/08)
- Busyness marks time but won't bring you a full life (5/24/08)
- To graduates: Remember that everything rises and falls on leadership (5/17/08)
- Mothers are master builders (5/10/08)
- God has a purpose for everything and everyone; nothing is meaningless (5/3/08)
- Plant yourself in someone else (4/26/08)
- Choose your words wisely (4/19/08)
- You are more than your possessions (4/12/08)
- Tending the garden (4/5/08)
- Playing hide and seek with God (4/4/08)
- Something new is in the air in spring (3/29/08)
- Consultations can answer questions (3/8/08)
- When our daily plans get disrupted, it may be at God's direction (3/1/08)
- When will the power come back on? (2/23/08)
- Don't just pass a trinket for Valentine's Day; treasure your love (2/16/08)
- Finding a fixed point for comparison (2/9/08)
- Does God care who wins the Super Bowl? (2/2/08)
- The sweat of summer (1/26/08)
- Finding the source of joy (1/19/08)
- Integrity affects our characters and the confidence of the people around us (1/12/08)
- Proverbs: The original self-help book (1/5/08)
- A resolution to just be (12/29/07)
- May God be with us this season (12/22/07)
- A blessed life, a hard life (12/15/07)
- Jesus through the eyes of Joseph (12/8/07)
- The Lord prepares for your plate to overflow (11/24/07)
- Celebrate on purpose (11/17/07)
- The fool and his wife (11/10/07)
- A better role model than Britney (11/3/07)
- Costumes and conviction (10/27/07)
- Put down the phone, find time for God (10/20/07)
- All's fair in life and God's lessons (10/13/07)
- Losing arguments and finding the way (10/6/07)
- Keeping God in focus (9/29/07)
- Remembering Samson (9/22/07)
- The valiant hider (9/15/07)
- The crown jewels (9/8/07)
- Working for a purpose (9/1/07)
- Joy of the Lord in life (8/25/07)
- Never stop learning, exploring, reading (8/18/07)
- Cooling the heels of a grudge (8/11/07)
- Buying rights to your life (8/4/07)
- How I spent my summer vacation (7/21/07)
- Love God, work hard, rest well (7/14/07)
- Freedom is being owned (6/30/07)
- Classic cars, classic message (6/23/07)
- Written reflections (6/23/07)
- The mark of a father (6/16/07)
- Get some rest (6/9/07)
- It's wedding season (6/2/07)
- Talking stones of remembrance (5/26/07)
- Destroying fear (5/19/07)
- Breaking through the silence of Mother's Day (5/12/07)
- With spring here, it's a good time to start preparing for a change (5/5/07)
- Death and taxes are unavoidable (4/14/07)