On Maundy Thursday afternoon I sat for a time in the sanctuary at Faith Discovery Church, a room that is a sacred place for me, resting in the Presence of God, waiting in prayer, and meditating on Jesus’ journey to… Continue reading

I am a man with a busy mind, a do-er who is task-oriented. Those traits complicate my interactions with other people and I constantly coach myself, with varying amounts of success, to be ‘present.’  The best relationships exist when both… Continue reading

The scenes from the streets of Ukraine are hard to look at, aren’t they?  The horror of war is even worse when it involves murder of civilians. I cry “why, Lord?”   Though I hear no audible response, I do find… Continue reading

Yesterday, the lesson for my Awana students was about Eternity.  We talked about sand castles on the beach erased by the waves as the tide comes in an illustration of the impermanence of life in this world.  I spoke of… Continue reading

Gazing out the window as I write this morning, I see the yellow flowers of the forsythia bush, announcing Spring!  The tree branches are tinged with green, the buds a sign of the earth’s renewal.  Tiny flowers poked through the… Continue reading

Seasons come when God seems far away, when we just don’t sense His Presence.  Others speak of knowing Him, of His love, but they might as well be speaking a foreign language to our hearts. Even in church we sit… Continue reading

In case you missed it, actor Will Smith charged the stage at the Oscars and slapped Chris Rock for a joke about his wife, then returned to his seat to hurl profanity. The media is reporting the drama, Facebook is… Continue reading

One of the joys in my marriage was affirming and cherishing my wife. I frequently reminded her of her worth, using words, bringing her small gifts, showing her genuine affection. I was intentional, even after decades of marriage, about speaking… Continue reading

Human beings generally love being near a body of water. One psychologist calls the lift in mood that so many experience near an ocean or waterfall the ‘blue mind.’  Properties that include a lake view enjoy a markedly higher value.… Continue reading

A friend of mine who was orphaned in childhood struggled with insecurity for his entire life. Even though loving people adopted him, he always felt ‘different,’ wondering what life was like for those with DNA connections. His insecurity made him… Continue reading