I celebrated Valentine’s Day with abandon when my wife was still at my side. I spent a silly amount of money on Hallmark cards and overpriced roses throughout our 41 years of marriage. I would do it all again! I… Continue reading

Abba, this new day teach my heart and mind to trust and to worship You. So many things distract me from Your service. The noise of daily life obscures the Spirit’s voice. Help me to know that You will provide… Continue reading

Do you ever wake up in the morning and wonder if you matter if you really are more than just a passing speck of life in the universe? Sure, you are important to your family, perhaps to a small circle… Continue reading

Abba, I borrow the words of a great hymn to worship You: “I in awesome wonder consider all the worlds Thy hands have made.” I am surrounded by silent witnesses of Your wisdom and creativity, and they humble me. How… Continue reading

Last night I watched the spectacle that opened the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy and what a show it was: so well done and classy!  Hundreds of athletes walked and danced their way into the games, eager to compete, to… Continue reading

Abba, at the start of this new day, I come to You first, recognizing again that You are the loving Lord of all, the Giver of life, and the Hope of humanity. I humbly confess my reliance on Your goodness… Continue reading

In a conversation with a person about ‘going to Heaven’ he blurted out – “I gotta be perfect to get there and I know I’m not!”  He was both right and wrong in his conclusions. Yes, it true that our… Continue reading

Abba, today my heart humbly recognizes Your amazing love and grace. That You would love me—what a humbling thought. As I am loved, help me to love others. Jesus, shine through me today. Make me a source of care, wisdom,… Continue reading

If I recall regrettable moments in my life almost always the controlling emotion in that moment is anger. I regret disciplining my children in anger rather than love. I regret allowing anger to invade my marriage and steal the joy… Continue reading

Abba, I bow my head before You today declaring that You are the “God of hope” and asking to be filled “with all joy and peace.”  Help me to focus on the “hope (found in You through)” the power of… Continue reading