The passage is familiar, “I will lift my eyes to the hills- where does my help come from?” The Psalmist, whose identity is unknown to us, is reflecting on his search for comfort in time of trouble. As he gazes… Continue reading

The article’s title grabbed my attention, “How to pick a President.” It is the cover piece in the most recent issue of Christianity Today. (June, ’08) I wish every American would read it and discuss the thoughts of the authors… Continue reading

I knew the little square of dark semi-sweet chocolate was right across the room, in the cabinet. I wanted it! I could taste the exquisite flavor just by thinking about it, feel the smooth chocolate melting on my tongue. I… Continue reading

Is Barack Obama the Anti-Christ? That subject line got your attention, didn’t it, which is my intent! The short answer is simple: I don’t know. What is curious to me is why nobody’s asking, “Is Senator McCain the anti-Christ?” Why… Continue reading

“You Christians are so judgmental!” The accusation was thrown down like a challenge. “Why can’t you just accept people for who they are and let them alone?” The question was shaped in anger, not really a question at all, but… Continue reading

As soon as I emerged from sleep, I thought about Phil, an elder in our church, who is scheduled for surgery today. I prayed for Mindy and for him. Then, more people from my circle of friends and acquaintances marched… Continue reading

When we established our home, Bev and I gladly made lifestyle choices that involved having less money. Until our youngest children were in high school, she chose to be a full-time Mom which meant we lived on one salary, a… Continue reading

Do you know how a toddler gets when he is desperately in need of a nap; irritable, on the edge of irrational? That was me! I had a sharp disagreement (read that, fight) with my wife over a silly statement… Continue reading

A very small percentage of Americans claim to live in an arrangement that baffles me called ‘open marriage.’ Supposedly these couples feel a need to have intimate partners other than their spouse so that they are able to move through… Continue reading

Even though the saga comes ’round to a great conclusion, I do not like the story of Joseph all that much. It makes me understand that God may choose to use people and situations that are not necessarily pleasant or… Continue reading