The aardvark napped; an orangutan frolicked. Peacocks strutted, hippos floated. The gawky giraffe appears to have been designed by a dysfunctional committee! Yes, the family and I were at the Philly Zoo. Payton, my 18 month old grandson, pressed up… Continue reading

Discipline and joy – that is an incongruous linkage of words. In our Weds. Bible Study, we are studying John Ortberg’s Life You’ve Always Wanted. The first discipline he writes about is celebration, practicing the habit of joy! I must… Continue reading

Gavin, my grandson who is 3, and I walked, holding hands. It was a wonderful moment that left me full of emotion. When a large vehicle approached, his little hand tightened on mine as if to say, “Keep me safe,… Continue reading

Yesterday the US Supreme Court handed down more of those verdicts that reveal how foolish even the ‘wisest’ of people can be. Two cases about the public display of the Ten Commandments were decided with 140 pages of legal jargon,… Continue reading

I love to use “Summer time” as my excuse for not doing very well with my weight management! You know, too many snacks and too little exercise. It’s a story told a million times over, right? When it’s 90 degrees… Continue reading

Five of us sat down in a small room. We talked, argued, listened, talked some more … and prayed together. They were real prayers. Aren’t all prayers real communication with God? No. Some are sermons in disguise (Lord, our Pastor… Continue reading

The chaos that surrounds us demands that we impose order! Ordering your world requires that you pay attention to the details, that you mind the little things. For example, ever note a lawn that is mowed regularly, but the corners… Continue reading

Throughout history, gold has been ‘the’ unique metal of greatest value. At various times nations, both ancient and modern, have agreed to link their money supply to a valuation in gold in order to bring stability to currency and trade.… Continue reading

Bev and I walk a circuit through our neighborhood several times each week enjoying the sunshine, and hopefully, helping ourselves stay healthy. On one of those walks last week, I took note of a very big boat next to a… Continue reading

Why are some Christians more loving to others, dedicated to the things of God, consistent and faithful, generous, kind? Why are God’s purposes and holiness so evident in some and invisible in others? It’s not personality! Sometimes you’ll hear somebody… Continue reading