An incident from about thirty years ago still makes me smile with amusement at the arrogance that gripped me back then. (Hopefully, it’s moderated some by time and the Spirit’s influence.) The family and I were headed home from Sunday… Continue reading

Some subjects make for an interesting conversation, and that’s all. You know, the great issues of life like: Should the English monarchy continue to be supported by the government? Will Oprah ever marry Stedman? What are the primary colors for… Continue reading

The conversation bordered on the bizarre as the person insisted that his whole family was his enemy. It is a sad scenario in which he has become increasingly committed to his perceptions, no matter who tries to help him grasp… Continue reading

Lanny Wolfe penned a song in the 1970’s called “God’s Wonderful People.” Part of the lyrics say, “There’s no place I’d rather be, than with the ones who’ve been set free, I’m so glad I’m in God’s great big family.”… Continue reading

Five years ago today, 19 men full of hatred for ‘the Great Satan’ – America – hijacked 4 airliners and turned them into flying bombs. By Noon that day, 3000 people had died, billions of dollars in property damage was… Continue reading

Wednesdays I go to jail! Yep, I get locked up for about an hour each week. And I love it. It’s an opportunity to share the Word with about 15 people who can’t get to church, most of whom have… Continue reading

It’s hard to convince a 25 year old that putting away $50 a week can add up to a significant amount. But if he does just that, assuming a 6% average return on his investment, he will have around $500,… Continue reading

A pragmatist makes decisions based on the practicality of the action. Does it work? Does it serve the purpose? Does it ‘get the job done?’ These questions are first line in the mind of the pragmatic individual. What’s wrong with… Continue reading

While driving up the inter-state highway, I turned on my CD player. Beautiful music poured out of the speakers. God embraced me! I wish I could find words to describe the sense of His Presence, but it is indescribable. I… Continue reading

There are always challenges in life! When we get through one set of problems, a new one comes along, or at least that is my experience. Our daughter called yesterday to update us on her life. She’s been a student… Continue reading