Insights of a Thoughtful Life 

Reflective thoughts, original poems and cultural commentary–posted weekly

When Sleep Won’t Come

If sleep won’t come and the night feels long, you’re not alone—and it may be revealing more than we realize The house is quiet, but the clock keeps moving. I know sleeplessness can carry serious health consequences. I’ve seen it wear someone down, and I’ve felt how a short night changes my patience, clarity, and […]

Balance

Just like a fiddler Who skips along the roof. Stepping ever lightly And yet, not aloof.   Roles are wide and varied With different pulls and tugs. Love God and His creation Seek guidance from above.   Virtuous, lovely lady— A husband’s pride and joy. Strumming on his heart’s strings. Beyond trust —his choice!   […]

Finding Rest in the Long Night

“When sleep won’t come, what is the night trying to tell us—and how do we respond wisely?” One of the most disturbing pressures on me is anything that stirs conflict in religious affairs—congregational or personal. Many times, it became apparent that my approach to certain matters ran directly against the convictions of those in charge. […]