Lesson From a Cholecystectomy

A few weeks ago I had my gallbladder removed…aka, a cholecystectomy.  Surprise! One day it just decided it no longer wanted to be in my body and revolted, enflaming my pancreas in the process. I was all too happy to be rid of it, for sure.

No Condemnation

Today as I drove from Raleigh to Virginia, I grieved.

I cried again over the sudden loss of my friend Maureen five months ago.

And I sobbed over the loss of my old boss and mentor, Randy, who went home to be with Jesus last Friday.

Fitness Friday: Routines

As the season changes, so do many of our daily routines. Sometimes that can be a good thing; sometimes not...especially when it comes to exercise.

Between Good and Evil

This morning I read in Ecclesiastes, last verse in the book.

For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil. (Ecclesiastes 12:14, NIV 1984)

Started pondering things I’ve done over the past few days, and doing a mental sort.

Fitness Friday: Blood Pressure, Stress, and Exercise

Last night, my blood pressure topped out at 150/100, which is extremely high given I’ve enjoyed regular readings around 120/80 lately. As I pondered why I had such a spike, two things came to mind.