You have heard of Listerine™, but have you heard of Dr. Joseph Lister? In the middle of the 19th century, a novel idea was circulating in medicine that ‘germs’ circulated in the air. Antiseptic practices we take for granted were… Continue reading

Labor Day is one of the oldest Federal holidays, created in 1894 under President Grover Cleveland. The Industrial Revolution had brought grueling, long days (12 hours) to workers and many worked 7 days a week. Even children went to hot,… Continue reading

  Have you ever shared the Gospel with someone repeatedly, only to have them laugh in your face?  Ever tried to serve someone only to have your efforts rejected over and over?  Did you know that God tells us to… Continue reading

The Bible app on the IPad (YouVersion) allows me to set a timer for the Word to be read to me as I lay down to sleep.  I love hearing the ‘ancient words, ever true’ and they wrap themselves around… Continue reading

Human beings have been a warring bunch since the dawn of history, fighting over territory, treasure, religion, and tribal connections. We may consider ourselves more civilized than those who took clubs to each others’ heads, but we still fight, don’t… Continue reading

How would you like to be part of a world-wide movement that can change history? How would you like to be in a group where you can be made stronger, find a ‘home,’ and be shown the way to live… Continue reading

She was following me slowly using a cane, so I slowed down knowing that the entry could be a challenge for her. I pulled open the door for her, standing to one side; my actions were a wordless invitation, “Come… Continue reading

Over dinner last night the guests at my table shared their experience with a large religious group that claims to be “Christian.” That ‘church’ preaches strong family values, encourages morality and hard work, and builds tight-knit communities. But, the heart… Continue reading

Everything he said was ‘just right.’ His stories were impressive, too. On the surface, he looked like an amazing man; accomplished, of deep faith, a servant of the Lord. I wanted to trust him but I could detect that there… Continue reading

  When Bev and I were still raising our children we worked at making our home a place of wholeness and holiness. Does that sound overly pious to you? Before you conclude that ours was a joyless, gloomy house, let… Continue reading