"Furnace Time"
Yesterday my wife and I were listening to the Our Daily Bread devotional together as we started our day. It was based on the familiar...
All Welcome
Human status seemed to be of no concern to God the Father when deciding who to invite to witness the arrival of His Son on earth. After...
Bringing Friends to the Healer
Four persistent friends, a crowded house, a hole in the roof, and a forgiving Healer together led up to a lame man walking out of the...
Broken Baby Jesus Doll
Seventeen and a half years ago, we packed up a household of belongings and moved. As I organized boxes, I packed fragile items carefully...
Force? or Focus?
One of the greatest enjoyments of this season of life is grandchildren. Recently Ethel and I were recipients of coloring pages that were...
Difference as a Bridge
Here are some thoughts that have been running through my heart and mind as I've been processing life. As Christians, we respect...
Being Held
Today in a commute between school and home, I heard someone talking about the importance of parents holding their children. I forget all...
We Are Different!
It seems like we are living in a time when differences are perceived as negative. To say - We are different! - is a statement that will...
Disturb Us Oh Lord!
Life is a journey. This metaphor is a familiar one. Recently it has taken on new meaning as we faced changes to the normal routine of...
Artesian Well Gratitude
What is the basis of your gratitude? Why are you thankful? Sometimes it is easy to list the reasons why one is thankful. Sometimes it...
