The news report of increased traffic on the hiking trails of a park in NE New Jersey a couple of days ago showed trash thrown around, plastic bottles discarded, food wrappings piled in the underbrush, and not just a little. … Continue reading

Pure love is rare, isn’t it? On a Sunday morning in June, 1974, I first saw Bev and I was captivated; yes, it was really love at first sight. That love was tainted by self-interest as are all human loves.… Continue reading

The ministry leader was anguished. He could not find people who would faithfully serve, who would share the work of the call about which he was passionate. The pastor was sad. The church pews were half empty, the ‘worshippers’ gone… Continue reading

I love coming to the end of the week with a sense of accomplishments, feeling fulfilled. Being able to say, “Lord, thank you for the work done,” is a good thing for me!  Sometimes I end the week with a… Continue reading

I visited Israel years ago and walked in ancient sites. What a thrill to stand in the ruins of Capernaum’s ancient synagogue and imagine Jesus declaring His Messianic mission to the men assembled there! The streets of old Jerusalem were… Continue reading

I’m not gullible and I do not go around looking for ‘signs.’ My faith in God does not require them. But, nothing in this life compares to those miracle moments when His Presence is near. When I see His love… Continue reading

“Expect a miracle.” What do you think of that phrase? Christian friend, do you pray expecting God to act, or are your prayers lukewarm expressions of vague desires, offered from a place of wishful thinking? Francis Chan, in his book,… Continue reading

Last night I remembered thinking about another with a critical spirit, saying to myself, “What’s wrong with her? Why can’t she just be the ‘adult’ in the situation?” The memory was painful, the regret was real. Why? Because when I… Continue reading

Maribel, one of my daughters, was a runner in high school. My could she run! I loved watching her explode with energy at the start and seconds later cross the finish line – usually first! One of her races was… Continue reading

It’s my birthday, a good day to reflect on my life. Today marks 62 years since my arrival in this world to two young, hopeful kids in a hospital in rural Iowa on a Thursday night. It’s been an interesting… Continue reading