Last summer I lost a ring that is a treasure to me. It’s not of great value but it means much to me. My Mother gave it to my Dad in 1954 on the occasion of their engagement. 54 years… Continue reading

Everytime I see John (not his real name) he asks me to pray for him. Invariably, when we bow our heads and I pray, he cries, touched by the love of God. It’s been my privilege to pray for many… Continue reading

Christians talk about peace; peace with God, the peace of God. Sometimes I wonder if it is just that – talk? Ours is not a planet of serenity. Congress debates $billions in weapons designed for death and destruction. The President… Continue reading

My head hit the pillow last night after a Sunday filled with good. I was privileged to worship in a beautiful building dedicated to God. I connected with friends, sharing laughter and encouragement. I taught my little class of middle… Continue reading

“Talk is cheap” so goes the phrase meaning that what a person says is made worthless if not matched with actions. We all like that person who follows through on his promises, don’t we?  I recently purchased new windows for… Continue reading

Skipp was a former pastor, by most accounts a good and tender shepherd but his life had changed completely.  When I knew him he was an active opponent of all things “Christian.” He even wrote a book about the reversal… Continue reading

It’s Monday!  We are starting a new week. It’s the beginning of December, the sprint to the end of the year: finishing up those projects, getting the books ready to close … and yes, we are just three weeks from… Continue reading

Are you anticipating Christmas? It is the most anticipated holiday on our annual calendar. Kids start to dream about Christmas gifts in October. Decorations appear in many places weeks in advance. Christians observe the season of Advent, remembering the arrival… Continue reading

“One man’s junk is another’s treasure!”  The saying is a simple way of recognizing our very different values. One person values a newer car, another her clothing. One person is driven to accumulate money, another spends lavishly. One loves lots of… Continue reading

The process of harvest fascinates me. In recent weeks I have pulled my car to the side of the road a couple of times to watch the farmer’s amazing machine cut the corn stalks and separate the kernels from the… Continue reading