Loss is a real thing to me in recent years.  My Dad and Mom died two years apart. Bev and I turned our lives upside down to care for my brothers, boys they had adopted, and that choice proved to… Continue reading

I read yet another Facebook post with an alarming headline and asked, “Could it really true?” With some research I found that that the post, like so many these days, (from all parts of the political spectrum) chose to ignore… Continue reading

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