Do you see what’s going on around you? Are you observant, insightful, aware of the people in your life? It’s amazing how some become invisible people that are present but whom we do not see. Like that guy who took… Continue reading

Perfection! I long for it, not in others, but in myself. Wouldn’t it be great if we could get it right all the time? I sin against God and others too frequently and too easily. I let doubt and fear… Continue reading

When I get in a silly mood it usually ends with Bev being irritated. After enduring an extended session of dumb statements and general foolishness, her face gets tense and she says, “Just grow up!” Of course, then I act… Continue reading

Usually we have to earn credits, don’t we? If we want a college degree, we have to put in the time, go to class, do the work and when we have piled up 126 credits, we are given what we’ve… Continue reading

Last week I prayed about my kids finding a parking place at the long-term lot at the airport since they are often full to overflowing during the holiday travel rush. This morning I prayed for several people who are going… Continue reading

Following the lead of angels who announced the birth of Jesus with well-known words about “peace to men on whom God’s favor rests,” there will be many Christmas messages built around the theme. The preachers proclaim, “Peace with God.” Singers… Continue reading

I was awake for a couple of hours early this morning thinking and praying about a tough decision that is confronting me. It’s time to decide! There’s no easy or right answer for this situation as both options carry both… Continue reading

Many years ago, I was at the Jersey shore, enjoying a day at the ocean. I was 11 or 12 years of age and carefree as kids are. Playing in water that was about waist deep, I suddenly found myself… Continue reading

The word means ‘of first importance, original.’ In a book simply titled Primal, (Multnomah, 2009) Mark Batterson leads his readers to reconsider the basics of being a disciple of Christ. On page 2, we learn about his tour of the… Continue reading

Some days I wake up thinking, “can I do this another day?” I think most of us do. We tire of the constant struggle to make life work, to overcome sin, to get relationships right, to do our job well,… Continue reading