The beautiful girl standing on the stage offered this explanation for her life as a model; “I won the DNA lottery.”  She is tall, thin; the ideal of physical beauty.  But, I am not quite ready to accept that her… Continue reading

There are two distinct Jerry’s – in me! If you’re concerned that I suffer from some personality disorder, have no fear. I am a spiritual man, made alive to God by the Holy Spirit, and a natural man, with an… Continue reading

A long time ago, in high school chorus, I sang – “Love is a many-splendored thing, … love is nature’s way of giving, a reason to be living; the golden crown that makes a man a king!”  As a 16… Continue reading

The “Superman” ride at Six Flags defies description.  Sure, I could tell you about getting into the frame, ‘flying’ face down at 60 miles per hour along a twisting track of steel, but to really appreciate it, you just have… Continue reading

Bev and I took advantage of the historically low interest rates and refinanced our home last year. The mortgage representative that took our application called me the next day with the good news. “Jerry,” he said, “you will have no… Continue reading

Driving up I-95 on the long trip home from our Florida vacation, we found ourselves delayed a couple of times.  The flow of traffic slowed to a crawl making me wonder if there was an accident or a breakdown ahead. … Continue reading

Uncertain of the future?  Who isn’t?  Financial markets are unpredictable. People who die too young.  Companies that look rock-solid go bankrupt. Tornadoes appear at the end of a day and blow a city apart. These surprises may cause us to… Continue reading

Failure happens every day. Though we might desire to be perfect, it’s not happening in this world where machines malfunction, computers crash, and people act like, well; people!  The Lord blesses me with many advantages, enriches me with gifts of… Continue reading

Southwest Airlines has a reputation for customer service. On a recent trip I flew with them. My experience confirmed what I had heard. They really do take care of the traveler.  I dug a little deeper and found out that… Continue reading

When life is rushing along at full speed, like it does most days, decisions come along demanding my response. “What’s right? What wrong? Do I choose that or this, go here or there?”  As I write this my mind is… Continue reading