The Love of a Silversmith

The Love of a Silversmith

Well, last week was a bit depressing, so this week, I want to look at another aspect of our broken world. I think I’ve established the hopelessness and vile darkness that we’re swamped in on this earth. I can’t really tell you how bad things work out, but I can tell...
The Love of a Silversmith

Broken World

You know, life isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. You don’t always ride off into a glorious sunset on the back of a unicorn. Sometimes…sometimes life isn’t what we expect, and sometimes the nights are long. We don’t live in a perfect world. In fact, nothing in this...
The Love of a Silversmith

You Have a Purpose

Why are you here? Do you believe life just happened? Is there more to life than working, eating, sleeping, and then getting up to do it all over again? What is the meaning of life? Why am I alive? Is it possible to make a difference? I believe it is. Those are all...
The Love of a Silversmith

Word Wise

Have you ever heard that little ditty? You know the one kids sing to each other as a taunt and adults mutter under their breath as reassurance? “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” I’ve heard it a thousand times. I’ve said it a few...
The Love of a Silversmith

Can’t Never Could

My aunt always told me “Can’t never could.” I’ve also heard it said this way, “If you think you can’t or if you think you can, you’re right.” It’s crazy how much your belief in your ability actually affects the outcome of your performance. When you choose to believe...
The Love of a Silversmith

Rose-Colored Glasses

How do you see the world around you? A few weeks ago, I let you in and told you about one of the ways I see the world around me, specifically how I look at time and people (See It’s a Colorful Life). I believe that everyone sees the world through a different set of...