Perhaps it is a reflection of my Midwest roots but I am deeply suspicious of things extravagant! Anything that even appears to be an attempt to draw attention to one’s self turns me off cold! It is not for me… Continue reading

Everyday the man pours a cup of coffee in his kitchen and then complains that it is terrible. Kind of dumb, right? If it is not good, it would be up to him to change his method or his brand!… Continue reading

“So, what’s up, Lord? Have You decided not to speak to me?” Such was my prayer recently. Despite reaching later mid-life, (OK, I am 53!) relatively intact; I’m fairly healthy, my wife loves me, my kids are doing well, I… Continue reading

Anxiety is stalking just about everybody in these turbulent times! Teenagers I counsel are less concerned with their pimples than the kind of world they will inherit in a few years. Apocalyptic headlines convince these tender souls that we stand… Continue reading

Does sin make you angry? No, I don’t mean do other people’s sins personally offend you, as when someone lies about you or steals from you. That makes anyone upset! I mean when you see a report about a child… Continue reading

What causes thousands of people to endure the inconvenience of standing in lines, the discomfort of sitting in stadium seats, and payment of an exorbitant rate for a ticket to get into a concert featuring their favorte artist? After all,… Continue reading

Bob Carlisle, best known for a song played at too many weddings about a Daddy’s remembering his little girl’s “Butterfly Kisses,” wrote another song that isn’t so sentimental called “We Fall Down.” In it he describes a man who envies… Continue reading

Marriages can die from neglect as surely as they can perish through infidelity or cruelty. Those who were once lovers will grow apart if they allow TV, sports, friends, work, or hobbies in first place, causing apathy! I love Bev,… Continue reading

I was feeling anxious, tempted by feelings of worthlessness last night. “Jerry, you are a failure,” an inner voice whispered. Was it an evil spirit, the result of fatigue, or just an emotion? I don’t know. What I do know… Continue reading

One year ago after swarms of termites showed up in our house, we called the pest control firm. $1300 later, we were assured that our termites were history. They were not. Swarms re-appeared this past Sunday, much to Bev’s chagrin!… Continue reading