How many times have you been told – “just follow your heart”?  Sounds right, doesn’t it?  We will not live with much joy if we choose to dutifully slog through this new year doing whatever someone else tells us to… Continue reading

At the outset of 2024 have you taken some time to think over what you hope for, what you want to accomplish, what needs to be strengthened, what needs to be repaired?  I do not do New Year’s Resolutions because… Continue reading

I wrote these thoughts 8 years ago today, just a few hours before Bev died.  As I thought about that day I found the devotion that I wrote that morning while in great anguish. The words are still true and… Continue reading

Let me pose a question that might make you uncomfortable. Are you a Christian from the inside out? Perhaps you do not understand the query.  There are millions of people who do “Christian” things – going to church, able to… Continue reading

The streets were crowded last night with Christmas shoppers. As I inched along in the traffic, I smiled inwardly and wondered how many were remembering the heart of Christmas at the moment, or were they just irritated by the long… Continue reading

Are you feeling a little ‘Grinchy’ these days? That green character attempted to steal Christmas from the residents of Whoville suffering from a lack of joy. “It could be, perhaps his shoes were too tight. But, I think that the… Continue reading

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