Life can get awfully serious, full of responsibilities.  There are seasons when I feel weighed down by ‘stuff,’ when I forget an important fact-   Jesus celebrates!  He was a ‘Man of sorrows,’ to be sure. However, He laughed, too.  While… Continue reading

At the far edge of my memory, reaching back almost 6 decades, are images of being with my Dad. He was only in his mid-20’s but to me he was big, strong, safe, and wise.  In 1959, we lived in… Continue reading

Who among us has not felt a sense of inadequacy when it comes to the work of God?  When I approach the pulpit on Sunday morning I feel the weight of speaking on God’s behalf and I know that something… Continue reading

I am not looking for a job but apparently someone in the internet world thinks I am! My Facebook page often includes offers that look something like this – -EARN EXTRA MONEY! -Welcome to your future. -A real opportunity! -Looking… Continue reading

Who are you, really?  That can be a frightening question. As we grow into adulthood, we become adept at playing the game of presenting a carefully prepared image of the person we wish we were.  And, too often, there is… Continue reading

As I raked up the branches scattered across the lawn by the recent storm, my muscles protested.  After about 20 minutes, despite a chilly wind, I was perspiring. Why? My physical frame is not accustomed to that kind of exertion.… Continue reading

Are you ever tempted to do a ‘half job,’ knowing that you could do better but settling for just ‘good enough?’  Why do we chose the lesser way?  There are many reasons:  we may be pressed for time, we might… Continue reading

Monday! A new work week! For some of us, a day back to something like normal after the winter storm that turned life upside down. (I’m still working off a generator at home, without the usual amenities of 21st century… Continue reading

Tuesday, after a long meeting, at the end of a particularly challenging day, I blurted out bitter words about how hard life has been for the last 10 years. Garry, a friend who heard me say it, gently reminded me… Continue reading

Next week, Lord-willing, I will get on an airplane to go to see my children. Why spend the money and make the effort when I can talk with them anytime on the phone? We text message often. We swap pictures… Continue reading