That phrase can be an expression of apathy very much like the dismissive – “Whatever!” -that was so overused a few years ago, but that is not the way I’m using it today. “Who cares?” is a question that we’re… Continue reading

John sat down in my office, the weight of his life obvious in his lined face. I wanted to help him even though I didn’t know him at all. No detective was required to see that he was in a… Continue reading

How do you face a tough assignment? Procrastinate? Gripe? Try to get someone else to do it? Gather resources? Jump in? A person’s response flows from many causes, but primary among them is confidence. “How confident do I feel that… Continue reading

Yesterday was an “UP” day for me! The Spirit of God was evident among us as we joyfully noted the new life of seven people in baptism. Some friends from a church we served in New England were with us… Continue reading

“I urge … that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— for …all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” (1 Timothy 2:1-2, NIV) When I read that passage,… Continue reading

We love our freedom! Self-determination or autonomy is an American value that ranks at the top of the list of the things we want in life. If offered two jobs, one providing a higher level of pay but less choice… Continue reading

The late Ray Stedman in his book, Authentic Christianity, writes about meeting a beautiful woman who wore a unique perfume. The face and the scent were indelibly imprinted together in his mind. From that moment, every time he detected that… Continue reading

We have three kids living in South Florida along with two daughters-in-law and two grandsons. Hurricane Wilma hit that region yesterday harder than most had anticipated. I watched the storm track on the news and realized they would feel the… Continue reading

Asking people what they want out of life can be interesting – as much for what they do not say as for what they do say! Often our expectations are not consciously defined. Many of us are not aware of… Continue reading

Evil darkness descended on Holland during World War 2 carried by men with deadly intent. The Nazis overwhelmed Holland in 1940 with an agenda of conquest and killing. The efficiency with which they carried out their diabolical schemes is still… Continue reading