An email showed up announcing yet another disappointment that I needed to process. “Come on,” I angrily thought to myself, “give me a break.”  The details are not important, but suffice to say, my character has been under development recently.… Continue reading

At a church I served  there was an old, dilapidated barn on the property. Someone caught the vision of transforming it into a youth center. It needed new floors, wiring, insulation, windows, and siding. The congregation took on the project… Continue reading

We had fresh chicken on the farm! I introduced my young bride to my Iowa grandma back in 1975 and she had a cultural experience! Early afternoon Grandma Scott selected a fat rooster from the yard. One quick stroke of… Continue reading

When I was newly married, after a serious disagreement with my wife, I was complaining to my Dad about how difficult Bev could be. (Yes, I hear some of you laughing for you know me too well to just let… Continue reading

He was only 56 years of age when he died. His story is fascinating, an adopted son of working class parents who many rank among the top three business leaders of 20th century America. Steve Jobs brought us Apple computers,… Continue reading

  West Palm Beach, Florida is a place of extremes. I was there for a wedding. Two blocks from City Place, an area dedicated to materialism on a massive scale, homeless people stood at the side of the road begging.… Continue reading

In the land of the Bible, there are two inland bodies of water,  connected by the Jordan River, just 30 miles apart. The Sea of Galilee is a sparkling gem, full of life. The Dead Sea is a mineral laden… Continue reading

Monday is often the “preacher’s day off” and it’s my day to catch up on yard work, have a late breakfast with Bev, and try to practice a bit of “Sabbath” rest. Yesterday, I did not do so well at… Continue reading

“You’re just going to fail!”  That’s what I heard, and it stuck like glue. The words pulled me down for days. Criticism is tough to endure. It’s everywhere. Early in life, kids learn the ‘art’ of the put-down; how to… Continue reading

I am a very dutiful guy, who takes responsibility seriously, and who has trouble just letting go and playing. Four years ago I bought a little Miata convertible. I don’t need it. It isn’t practical and yes, buying that little silver… Continue reading