This Monday morning I thought back over my weekend, one full of interaction with people. There were a couple of shared meals, visits with those who are sick, a meeting with several other men about getting a service group started,… Continue reading

In our Advent journey to the celebration of Christmas, this third Sunday turns us to “Joy.”  Are you experiencing JOY? I often walk close to sorrow. Yesterday I sat next to the bed of a man who has lived a… Continue reading

Got troubles? Feeling disappointed? Been grieving? Are you just worn out?   Everybody finds themselves in the dark from time to time. Question is, what to do about it? If I let myself wish that life were different for me I… Continue reading

Life goes to ruin so easily, doesn’t it?  The lawn and landscaping at my home do not take care of themselves!  Keeping it looking good demands constant attention. If I decided to just ‘let it go’ for a month or… Continue reading

Paul’s words that I read this morning said “Love from the center of who you are; don’t fake it.”   Romans 12:9 (The Message)  Bam! What an ‘on point’ directive. Americans like to think that discrimination is just something that someone… Continue reading

Her eyes sparkled, bright with excitement as she showed off the puppy that “Santa had to drop off early before Christmas.” Her joy was infectious, filling the hearts of a dozen of us standing around.  What a contrast with another… Continue reading

Last Saturday, it was like somebody flipped on a light. I saw myself clearly and realized that my heart was in need of change. The moment was of the Spirit, I am convinced, His presence calling me to get back… Continue reading

I like explanations, to know how things work. That’s always been who I am. According to my mother, even as a small child I took apart my toys, destroying them in the process of trying to figure out how they… Continue reading

In the enthusiasm of youth and with more dream than actual plan, in 1977 Bev and I left work, home, and family to move 2000 miles; with little money, feeling that God was leading us to a new ministry. Each… Continue reading

How are you starting this Monday morning?  Is it with a groan over the beginning of a new week of work? Is it with regret for things said or done?  Is it with dread, fear?  Or, are you anticipating life,… Continue reading