Vision is critical. I attempted to walk through an unfamiliar room, in the dark, a few days ago. I stumbled over a chair I could not see, bruising my foot. My vision was impaired. So, let me ask you –… Continue reading

I am looking out the window at several inches of wet snow on my driveway knowing that it must be cleared. Sipping my coffee, I’m putting it off – just for a while. There is about an hour of hard… Continue reading

Ours is a world that values image, isn’t it?  An entrepreneur creates a website that really ‘wows’ thinking that it will build his business. But, if he does not do the work of delivering the service that snazzy website promises,… Continue reading

John (not his real name) was a fearless toddler, a foster child in our care, a long time ago. The tyke who could not, or would not recognize dangers, big or small, required constant supervision. In spite of our vigilance,… Continue reading

Yesterday I did some planning for some time off in Colorado in late June. I chose some places to visit and secured my flights. Between now and then, I will occasionally take a break from whatever I am doing to… Continue reading

Angry preaching that is filled with fire and brimstone isn’t my favorite thing. Turning loose that kind of passion in a pulpit can be dangerous if the preacher’s frustration with life gets stirred into the message. A sermon can become… Continue reading

It’s not really hard to be loving, to laugh you are sailing on smooth seas, under sunny skies, is it? But, without pressure, you will never become the best version of YOU. Heroes are made when from the crowded ranks… Continue reading

Many years ago I shocked myself with a foolish use of a deadly weapon!  My friend, Frank, dropped off a pistol at my church office that I had asked to use for some target practice. After he left, I took… Continue reading

“I’m going to Heaven when I die.”  About 3 out of 4 Americans believe that, with the largest percentage being, not surprisingly, among those over the age of 50.  The way to get there is a lot more fuzzy in… Continue reading

Being awake at 2 am is a common thing for me these days. At that hour I am so aware of my limitations and the demands of my work. In the darkness, I remember that aged man who is dying,… Continue reading