Sean, my son, is able to fly at reduced rates because his father-in-law is a pilot with a major air carrier. It’s one of those nice perks, except for one thing; it’s stand-by. That means he cannot make a confirmed… Continue reading

In that little waiting room in the hospital, I sat with my head bowed. With a broken heart and troubled mind I went to prayer – at first not sure even how to pray. A beautiful young woman lay just… Continue reading

When was the last time you felt awe – the sweaty palms and tightening gut that results when understanding fails and mystery remains? Most of us are quite uneasy with such a feeling. We do everything we can to destroy… Continue reading

Aren’t you glad I cleared that up? Many Americans have a religion that makes it seem as though they are god, with rituals and rules bent to favor their own needs, interests, and prejudice. The glorious statement in the opening… Continue reading

“I’m learning to be less.” Now there is one catchy slogan. Not! I don’t see the Army selling itself by advertising that they’ll teach you to submit to authority, to take orders without question during weeks of demanding basic training.… Continue reading

Jake loves what he does for the Lord. He is skilled, faithful, and humble about his place of service. A few years ago the Lord impressed on him that he was to be # 2 on the team, not because… Continue reading

It’s an old ploy of unscrupulous marketers- offer a product at a low price to attract attention, but once the interested party is in the store, make the bargain item unavailable and offer another, more expensive item. This week’s car… Continue reading

Pete and Chris (my son-in-law and daughter) came to visit this week. Their old car is tired, needing replacement so Chris asked me if I’d assist them in the search for a replacement. Yesterday, we spent the late afternoon and… Continue reading

Life is moving quickly, too fast sometimes, around me. I never thought I’d admit that, but somehow living in the 5th decade of life changes things. I thrive on challenges and activity. Today I was wide awake at 4:30 AM,… Continue reading

The world watched, first as Hezbollah fighters kidnapped three Israeli soldiers, and then at the inevitable response of Israel’s military. Now, just days later, more than 300 people are dead and $millions of property has been destroyed. Those of us… Continue reading