Occasionally I have an experience that refreshes my appreciation of my relationship with the Lord. In a conversation with a couple of guys who had no idea that I am a Christian or a pastor, I listened to them brag… Continue reading

America is now officially in the Presidential selection process. Iowans caucus tonight, followed by primaries across these United States in coming weeks. You know that, right? Unless you’re living without electricity, somewhere in a wilderness cabin, you cannot avoid seeing… Continue reading

On this second day of 2008, as I look out over a new year, I see much for which to be personally thankful. I am blessed man, with a loving family, a warm and safe home, more resources than I… Continue reading

A couple I know recently turned a 45 minute trip into a 3 hour journey! How? They missed just one turn and, because they were in an unfamiliar area, did not realize their mistake. If my friends had consulted a… Continue reading

Imagine a world without Jesus Christ. I am not blind to the fact that many terrible things have been done in His name. However, I also know that because of Him, the world is a better place! He ended the… Continue reading

I am not a coward, nor am I given to running from life’s challenges; but I sometimes experience fear! Knowing just how vulnerable I am to things as widely varied as microscopic viruses, out of control tractor trailer trucks, and… Continue reading

TFTD today is compiled from excerpts from Stories Behind The Great Traditions of Christmas (Zondervan). Up until about 350 years ago, the only real Christian holiday was Easter. As Christ’s birth was an important part in the Bible, folks wanted… Continue reading

In the Spring of 1971, I started learning how to be a pilot. The first flights were exciting in spite of the fact that we never left the vicinity of the airport. The instructor taught me the basics of aerodynamics,… Continue reading

The church’s van was frozen in place in our parking lot, clumps of ice created by the snow plow earlier in the week surrounding it. The Girl’s Ministry wanted to use it, so in my usual ‘make it happen’ fashion,… Continue reading

Christmas is great! I am as excited as a little kid over all the things that get packed into December; special services at church, shopping for gifts, decorating the house and the tree, cooking big meals, going to parties, staying… Continue reading