— “Encouraging People To Say ‘YES’ to God Everyday”

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  • God’s waiting room

    It’s been a month of hospitals, doctors, needles, and exams. Waiting rooms are not where I like to be. How about you? I am truly grateful for the care but I’m ready to just get on with life!  Yes, I… Continue reading

  • Always With You

    A couple of months ago, I wanted to replace the top on my Miata. I knew that the job was close to impossible for me alone but I have a friend who is a genius at that kind of thing.… Continue reading

  • Push Fear out of the Picture

    When Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected to the Presidency of the United States in 1932, his first inaugural address included these well-known words –  “Let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear… Continue reading

  • Father!

    This CoffeeBreak is one from the archives, but I felt impressed in my heart to remind you of God’s care today. Whatever you are going through, wherever you are, you need not feel alone, because you have a Good, Good… Continue reading

  • Worthless, Discarded?

    The teacher broke the trust of the parents, the school, and the students in his choices. He was dismissed, faced charges, and was convicted. Discussing this with a friend, I observed that his very wrong decisions did not negate all… Continue reading

  • How do I love Thee?

    A line from a poem by Elizabeth Barrett Browning came to mind as I mused about loving God. “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.”  Love is both simple and complex, expressed some moments with fervor and… Continue reading

  • Just a big kid?

    One of my greatest joys is observing my children in their maturity, capable, strong, productive adults who are part of rich relationships, making bright places for those who live around them. Each is amazingly unique in personality and ability, but… Continue reading

  • Joy In the Journey

    Are you so focused on some goal, some destination, some accomplishment – that you have forgotten that there is joy to be found right here, right now? Bev and I drove across the United States in the Summer of 2011… Continue reading

  • The Best!

    Wednesday, feeling great after surgery and a long hospital stay, I got out my Miata, put the top down and drove, soaking up the sunshine. I didn’t care who could hear me singing! As I gave thanks, it came to… Continue reading

  • Time Limited

    Just about everything I know of has an expiration date. Batteries lose their charge. Milk goes sour in the refrigerator. Cereal gets stale. Bread molds. I was reminded again that my life is time limited during my recent stay in… Continue reading