A few weeks ago my physician advised me to make some adjustments in my diet to address some potential issues with my health. Her advice? Less salt, less saturated fat, more fruit, and fewer calories overall! This was not a… Continue reading

Jacob wanted to rebuild the carburetor on his 4-wheeler.  He is a young teen with limited mechanical training but he got it done and proudly showed me the result of the smooth running engine by racing down the street with… Continue reading

When the pin fell out of the plow and my efforts at snow removal came to a standstill. In the scheme of things, it was not even an issue, but at the moment, , it was a BIG deal to… Continue reading

The weather forecasters are having a party ‘round here because a BIG one is coming. Their prognostications indicate a major March snow storm over the Northeast states tomorrow. We are expecting more than a foot of windblown snow.  Traffic will… Continue reading

A few days ago I reviewed my invested money.  I’m not a rich man but I do look for a decent return on what I have accumulated by the grace of God. I choose to invest rather conservatively.  Some funds… Continue reading

Sleep eluded me as I thought and prayed about the work to which God has called me. What is that?  I am called to share His gracious offer of eternal life with others, to push back against darkness, to point… Continue reading

When someone does the unexpected for you it feels good, right?  When Bev illness was critical and my energy reserves were near zero, I often came home to find our laundry done and left neatly folded, ready to be put… Continue reading

Her closet was the last place in the house that was largely as Bev left it 14 months ago.  For months I avoided giving her clothing away. Seeing those jackets, dresses, skirts, and sweaters hanging there was comforting in a… Continue reading

I love my children and they love me but oh so differently than they once did.  Though they are independent adults who enjoy rich and productive lives, in spite of the fact that we live a thousand miles apart, we… Continue reading

I am renewed by beauty.  Last night a woman on “The Voice” sang an old country song and I was moved, not by the lyrics but the beauty of her voice.  Driving a country road where I see the work… Continue reading