In recent interactions with a government agency that is supposedly dedicated to helping families who are in crisis, it became clear to me that many who are employed there had long forgotten the mission. They may have started with noble… Continue reading

I was sad and mad at the same time; and scared, in a good way, by the subtle power of sin. It was another story of a good pastor going down in flames, removed from his pulpit for personal failure.… Continue reading

In early May, I felt what I believed to be the stirring of God’s Spirit telling me that it was time to make a change in a situation in my life. I did not want to deal with this thing… Continue reading

When I feel that craving for a snack around 8 pm just saying ‘no’ is almost useless. I keep thinking about getting something to eat.  The calorie count, when I had my last meal; all the reason in the world… Continue reading

  On a quick trip to the Midwest on Monday and Tuesday, I drove through some of the small towns there. I saw once lovely old homes along wide streets that showed evidence of a past prosperity.  But, now those… Continue reading

One of God’s gifts to me is my administrative assistant. Yes, she does her work well and for that I am thankful, but the greater gift is bringing a different perspective on life. Melina, 30 years younger than I, challenges… Continue reading

The first time someone told me about the burger combo that the little lunch spot calls the “Asian Burger” I thought, “Ugh!”  When I go there now, it’s a favorite.  It’s a burger dressed up with peanut butter, pineapple, and… Continue reading

  Thoughts of inability or incompetence visit me making wonder if I am fit for service.  I sometimes think that the sermons I deliver just add to the excess of words in the world.  The rapid changes in our culture… Continue reading

Last Saturday we climbed onto the inflated raft at 10 am. The next four hours were active on the river; we took some rapids, paddled, talked, laughed, and had fun! It was a great day with my son and grandsons. Near… Continue reading

The sanctuary was full of children; singing, noisy, inquisitive kids!  This is not your Grandma’s VBS. The music is loud, the lesson illustrated with science labs. Active learning is the order of the day! I’m a happy man during Vacation… Continue reading