One of the joys in my marriage was affirming and cherishing my wife. I frequently reminded her of her worth, using words, bringing her small gifts, showing her genuine affection. I was intentional, even after decades of marriage, about speaking… Continue reading

Human beings generally love being near a body of water. One psychologist calls the lift in mood that so many experience near an ocean or waterfall the ‘blue mind.’  Properties that include a lake view enjoy a markedly higher value.… Continue reading

A friend of mine who was orphaned in childhood struggled with insecurity for his entire life. Even though loving people adopted him, he always felt ‘different,’ wondering what life was like for those with DNA connections. His insecurity made him… Continue reading

“Are you a lover or a fighter?”  My uncle would ask me that playfully when I was a little boy, but I caught the implication of his words. “Tough and tender don’t mix, so toughen up little boy.”  Our world… Continue reading

“I’ve got your 6.” The phrase means “I’m watching out for you!”  It came from fighter pilots in the first World War referring to the plane following them as being in the ‘6’ position, a reference to the face of… Continue reading

What do you fear?  Don’t tell me nothing. We all deal with something that gets to us – spiders, heights, darkness, confined spaces perhaps?  And there is another kind of fear, one that is far worse than arachnophobia. The unknown,… Continue reading

Does our chaotic world make you want to find a place to escape?  I wonder what inflation will do to my financial security. War in the Ukraine has boiled over to become an economic world war with unknown consequences ahead.… Continue reading

Tonight, at Faith Discovery Church, there is a prayer vigil on the schedule (7 – 8 pm)  where we will present ourselves to our Father on behalf of the nation of Ukraine, making petition for the suffering.  Some will wonder… Continue reading

My GPS signaled me that the route I had chosen was slowed by a traffic snarl and pointed me to a new route,  a detour.  The technology informed me that even though the route was longer I would arrive sooner… Continue reading

When the world is full of trouble and/or your own life is going sideways are you tempted to believe that God went on vacation or that He just doesn’t want to be around?  It’s quite alright to feel like the… Continue reading