The day dawned brightly. After a cup of coffee with my daughter and her family I headed for a much anticipated visit to the school where Peter is an administrator.  At 7:47 am, there was a thunderous crash that… Continue reading

Monday was a tough day, exactly 2 months since Bev died.  I made my way to Texas, there visiting my daughter and family. Seeing her triggered grief; deep, hard sorrow.  As I lay down to sleep that evening, I was… Continue reading

“She never took a bad picture.” I heard this comment several times when sharing photos of my late wife with others. Bev was blessed with beauty and the camera did ‘love’ her, but yet she did not like being photographed! … Continue reading

Many years ago, while working at an office supply store to supplement my income, I waited on a woman whose face seemed familiar. As we searched for the refill cartridge for her pen, I realized that the woman was Meryl… Continue reading

Five leaders from the congregation I pastor gathered at my dining room table last night for a couple of hours, talking about doing ministry. I love seeing God’s people engaged with God’s work!  Our desire is to provide a place… Continue reading

While doing a little research on improving my diet, I came upon the phrase ‘empty calories.’  Some things we eat are packed with calories from fat and/or sugars but provide little in the way nutrients.  Snacks like chips and soda… Continue reading

Sunday ended with blessed weariness. In the morning it was my privilege to pray with others, to share in acts of worship, and to bring the Word to our congregation. There were shared tears as well as words of affirmation… Continue reading

Maybe it is just because I am older, or because of the recent visit of death of my wife, or because it really is just ridiculousness– but I am so over the Presidential campaign. The name-calling, the focus on fear… Continue reading

My heart darkened for a moment and I let critical words slip out, words of judgment about another that were not kind or generous. Thinking about it later, prayerfully, I realized that I was confusing perfection with the pursuit of… Continue reading

She came to me to share her story, a choice of obedience that was causing her such sorrow that she could scarcely eat or sleep.  Tears rolled down her cheeks as she talked of loving God, of pursuing Him at… Continue reading