She wondered if she could ever feel whole again. She said she hated Christmas, not because she disliked gifts and get-togethers, but because it stirred up so many emotions, especially those surrounded the divorce. That woman is not unique! In… Continue reading

“They are adorable!”  I thought to myself about three toddler girls whose parents were attempting to take a photo in front of the church’s Christmas tree.  They are cute and attract attention.  I just want to hug each of them. … Continue reading

“What does she think? I work hard to provide for her and the kids. Of course, I love her.”  More than one husband has talked over his marriage with me, puzzled about his wife’s unhappiness.  Often they point to their… Continue reading

“What’s the bottom line?” a good manager asks. He’s looking for results, wanting to know the return on investment. I am a practical man; one who despises time-wasting, failure to meet deadlines, and inefficiency. My personal code is simple. Show… Continue reading

As I write I catch the twinkle of a couple of hundred lights on a Norway Spruce in the corner of our dining room. Lights are strung on the plantings in front of our home. Bev has candles in each… Continue reading

Asking for help is not enjoyable for me. I like being self-sufficient and self-supporting. It’s a human nature thing. One of my fond memories is of trying to assist my daughter, then about 3, who was fussing and crying while… Continue reading

(Today’s thought comes from the archives. In the past, many commented that it gave them real food for thought. May the Lord bless His Word for us today.) Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? If you’re like a majority… Continue reading

I sometimes experience fear because I am well aware of how vulnerable I am.  A microscopic virus can lay me low. An out of control tractor trailer truck can smash my car.  I live with the up’s and down’s of… Continue reading

Many couples find no reason to take the step of getting married.  “We love each other,” they profess; and they do! “We are committed to each other,” and they are – to an extent; but not enough to commit to… Continue reading

The ad for the resort promised a customized experience shaped to a ‘perfect fit for your expectations.’  That is great marketing to Americans who are accustomed to having things their way. Have you ever stood at a Starbucks counter and… Continue reading