Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
Merry Christmas! "And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn."--Luke 2:7 --"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have... Continue Reading →
(Reposted from Dec. 25, 2015.) When I heard the song "Ave Maria" and a few others a few years ago, it inspired me to imagine in my own words what it must have been like to walk in Mary's shoes. Here’s my story from 2015. . . . My beautiful, beautiful baby boy rests peacefully... Continue Reading →
Dear Santa, I can't believe it's been a year since we last talked. The news of the day has been trying. There's war. There's people struggling to get by. The world needs you now more than ever. We need your kindness and caring. We need your hope and optimism for a better tomorrow. Mostly, we... Continue Reading →
The world can be a crazy place. Sometimes it helps to step back and list a few of the things you’re grateful for. I’m making it a habit each week to list three blessings. Here’s what I’m grateful for this week, December 14-20. What I'm grateful for: —The family bonds. If you were able to... Continue Reading →
I find it helps to remember that I have two choices at Christmas. I can approach Christmas morning with the image of Mary and Joseph and the baby Jesus resting together after a busy night. I think of their long journey full of obstacles. I imagine them tired, but thankful and filled with love, hope,... Continue Reading →
Theodor Seuss Geisel's work includes some of the most popular children's books of all time. In fact, it's estimated that he's sold over 600 million to 700 million copies worldwide. The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham have sold millions of copies by themselves. There's no other word for it. Dr. Seuss was a genius.... Continue Reading →
The world can be a crazy place. Sometimes it helps to step back and list a few of the things you’re grateful for. I’m making it a habit each week to list three blessings. Here’s what I’m grateful for this week, December 7-13. What I'm grateful for: —Giving from the heart. In the words of... Continue Reading →
I met a hero of mine. The often quoted advice is that you should never meet your heroes, lest you be disappointed. I met a hero of mine a few months ago and he was kind and caring and better than expected. He reminded me that "not all heroes wear capes" and that we have... Continue Reading →
(I first ran this story in 2017. My babies are grown now. But, I've never stopped worrying about them.) Last week when I was rifling through a box in our basement, I found an old calendar. I started to push it aside, but something caught my eye. My wife must have had an appointment with... Continue Reading →
Writing from the Heart with Brian 
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