Years ago, I had a friend who was somewhat socially awkward. Conversations with him tended to have long, uncomfortable pauses. But, he loved having people in his home. He built his house specifically to allow for extending hospitality. There were… Continue reading

“Hey, Dad, what do you think…..?” I hear those words or ones similar when one of our kids calls for advice or just to share the latest news about life. Phones and email keep our family connected despite being scattered… Continue reading

He clearly knew that what he was doing was not the ‘right’ thing to do in God’s eyes.  It violated the principles of the Word and ignored all the godly advice from every Christian friend he had. But, he did… Continue reading

Here are the truths that are the core of my life: God, the Creator, governs the world. I can know Him because of Jesus Christ, His Son, who is my Lord and Savior. The Holy Spirit lives in me, empowering… Continue reading

Some recent choices in my own life have put me way out on a limb, far from my own comfort zone. I believe that the Lord is leading me in those decisions but as is often the case, it’s not… Continue reading

Harold Camping, head of Family Radio and a well-known radio speaker, is not shy about making this prediction:  “Beyond the shadow of a doubt, May 21 will be the date of the Rapture and the day of judgment.” The doctrine… Continue reading

So, the fanatic preacher in Florida put the Quran on ‘trial.’ He convicted it of being a lie and then burned it. Somehow Muslim fanatics in Afghanistan heard about it and are killing anybody that is not ‘them.’  That’s the… Continue reading

Accessory: an object or device not essential in itself but adding to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else. (Merriam-Webster online dictionary) After I bought my cell phone, I felt that I needed to spend even more money on… Continue reading

My dutiful nature helps me to plow through a lot of work, but that can also have a down side. I can become so focused on planning the next meeting, solving the current problem, writing Sunday’s sermon, making sure my… Continue reading

Proverbs says “An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city. Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars.” (Proverbs 18:19, NLT)  Have you ever taken offense? I am talking about a time when you really… Continue reading