After a full week of fruitful work, where results were evident, I was up. Elation buoyed my spirits, songs of praise readily found their way from my lips. “God is good,” I proclaimed.  Then, word came of the death of… Continue reading

Mike and Ana inspired me!  They fled the Communist persecution in Romania in 1981, made a new life in the United States, and prospered. They never forgot Romania and, after the collapse of the Communist regime, returned often on outreach… Continue reading

Tough times will come into your life. What will happen to you then?  We can, and many do, run from pain, from commitment, from sorrow or situations that demand much of us.  The consequence is a flabby faith, an immature… Continue reading

“What is sin?” she asked in all sincerity. As our conversation developed it was clear that the subject puzzles many.  Does uttering a string of profane words after slamming your toe against a doorframe count as a sin? Are all… Continue reading

Vision is vital – for nations, for churches; yes, even for individuals.  In many Bible stories, great works began when the Lord gave a new vision to a person.  Moses was handed a vision while he was tending some sheep… Continue reading

I look back over the past 4 years with a wry smile.  So many developments in my life were a complete surprise. They are not awful, terrible things; just unanticipated. Life changed in ways that were beyond the boundaries even… Continue reading

The man and woman standing before me at the wedding last Saturday, gave themselves to one another.  By the spoken vows and exchange of rings, an expectation of an exclusive relationship was created.  He belongs to her, she belongs to… Continue reading

Yesterday, when the physician told Bev no further treatment was needed, that her extensive biopsy showed no irregular cells, we were thrilled. We thanked God from the depths of our beings. Later that same day, an old friend wrote and… Continue reading

The Patriots (an NFL Football team) were defeated yesterday.  One of the reasons they lost the game was that their defensive line was porous, weak at the center. Why? A key player was injured last week. Vince Wilfork is a… Continue reading

Our church’s annual meeting convened last night.  We receive reports from the various ministries of the church, read the financial reports, and note the worthy endeavors of those who serve. It’s good to note the progress made and recognize those… Continue reading