One sunny afternoon in 1972, while I was a student pilot, I set off on a solo flight to an airport 140 miles away. About a half hour into my flight, a visual check of details on the ground compared… Continue reading

Is your life a set of random events, an ‘accident’ in time, or is it one of purpose as prepared by the hand of God?  The question is not just one for philosophers.  The way in which we answer it… Continue reading

He’s running and playing when his toe catches and he falls flat on his face.  It is just skinned knees and hands, but the child is a mess; a flood of tears, gasping for breath between sobs. “I want my… Continue reading

The nativity scene at our church is a beautiful work that captivates me with child-like interest. Lost in thought, standing there looking at it again yesterday, I wondered about coming to that rustic place long ago.  The figures in our… Continue reading

I love grace! I need grace! God’s grace invites me to be his child. “By grace you are saved, through faith,” Paul reminds us, “not by works so no one can boast about his own goodness.”   Christians also need to… Continue reading

Nobody likes making mistakes publicly. Sinning and being exposed is even worse. The natural tendency after failure is to feel worthless, to feel shame, isn’t it?  That shame often makes us want to run and hide. There is a better response- turn… Continue reading

Her tone was desperate as she warned me of the “evil teaching” of a well-known pastor who, in reality, is a solid and orthodox leader in the Church. “He’s just not a Christian, I know it!” the words tumbled out… Continue reading

Are you stressed by worry? Do you measure your life by comparing yourself to others so that you feel driven to do more? Are feelings of worthlessness or shame common in your thoughts?  Do you play out ‘what if’ scenarios… Continue reading

I love to sing! No, not to perform, just to sing.  I forget myself when singing, such is my joy.  A couple of weeks ago, while visiting the church my daughter attends, I sang the hymns with joy and gusto and… Continue reading

A physician examines us- weight, blood pressure, heart rate – determining if we are in good health.  He will make recommendations based on his observations.  “Stop smoking.”  “Start a regular exercise regimen.” “Change your diet.”  “Lower your stress levels.”  His… Continue reading