Beside ourselves for God
I think often about a story of two friends I used to work with who had known each other since childhood. They became addicts...
Holding hands amid turmoil
When I think of war, I imagine the terror rising in a child. She lies in her bed, listening to the sounds of a...
When pride picks up a chainsaw
It's confession time: I believe I can do anything. Sometimes this mindset benefits me, but at other times, it does not.
Years ago, when I...
The only way to win
My mother was a fierce competitor. She won countless tournaments, not only in basketball but also in tennis and golf. On top of all...
How to burn bright without burning out
A story in the Bible that helps me stay sane when I need all the help I can get is the story of the...
Lifting the moral fog
A dense fog rises from the nearby river as the sun sets in the west. Those returning home from work turn on their dim...
The Veteran, God & the Super Bowl!Â
Is anyone ready for a happy story? How about one that could increase your faith not only in God but also in people? Or...
Going to yesterday to find solace
Mother loved antique furniture. When she located the perfect old piece that most would discard, she would bring it home. Mom’s x-ray vision could...
Where have all the flowers gone?
Old Man Winter must have increased his vitamin intake to unleash such a frigid onslaught of cold air, howling winds, and snow that stretches...
Reshaping history teaches no lessons
This year, we will celebrate the founding of our nation, and it promises to be great fun! Flags will be flying, bands will be...
Graveyards are not Spooky
You might think I'm unusual, but I truly enjoy visiting graveyards. They aren't spooky at all; instead, they offer a glimpse into the past...
Through God’s eyes
One of my favorite moments in all of scripture is in Acts, when Peter is invited to the house of someone who is neither...