So, has the story of your life included some disappointment? Mine, too.  A few years ago Bev and I turned our lives upside down making major changes, involving huge expenses financially and emotionally, to do what we believed the Lord… Continue reading

In ”The Life You’ve Always Wanted,” John Ortberg writes about cranky Hank, a church member who knew the Scripture, faithfully attended church services, and said his prayers. But, cranky Hank showed no evidence of spiritual transformation.  He was a critical,… Continue reading

As a young man, I watched my pastor father pray and heard him cry. I thought he was weak, or at least overly sentimental. “Must he always cry?” I thought to myself.  A quarter century later, I too cry often. … Continue reading

How’s your memory?  Do you have to search the house to find your car keys or cell phone?  I try to make sure to put things like that in the same place so I know where they are.  That way,… Continue reading

Earlier this year our Congressman invited me to attend a small roundtable meeting with several other pastors from our town.  Someone asked him, “What do you like least about being in Congress?” His answer surprised me. “Fundraising,” he answered.  He… Continue reading

When I go to buy clothing there is an amazing array of options, brands, colors, fabrics, and styles. My search for black trousers that are comfortable, will wear well, and not cost too much is complicated by an offering of… Continue reading

In a just a couple of weeks, on Sunday afternoons, I’ll be coaching football.  Not really, but if you sat in my living room while I watched the game, you might be fooled for a few minutes. I’ll yell things… Continue reading

“Classified!  Top Secret!”  People who handle sensitive information need a security clearance. Background checks determine if they are worthy of having knowledge that is critically important to the function of the government.  Companies keep secrets, too.  KFC has the “colonel’s… Continue reading

A year ago in London a baby boy was born to rule.  Prince George is third in line for the throne, a royal by birth. Though he looks just like thousands of other boys in England, he will hold a… Continue reading

Several years ago I read a book that was entertaining as well as provocative. The Year of Living Biblically  is the story of a man, A. J. Jacobs, Jewish by birth but not religious, who attempted to observe every commandment… Continue reading