I watched the last 90 minutes or more of the Republican debate tonight. Who impressed me as I watched? It was not exactly the ones I thought would impress me. …
Give Thanks to God
Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits Psalm 103:1-2 NIV84 Today my daughter…
A New Name for my Blog
Sometimes when I see one of those big flashing arrow signs on the highway pointing to a lane closure or a detour, I reflect on how we might wish that life came…
Adirondack Vacation 2015
I like sitting by the campfire late at night. JoAnne likes to read, sometimes even sitting in the car to get away from the bugs or the rain. Both of us love…
Excellent article on gay marriage ruling
This article was reprinted in the Hartford Courant from the Washington Post. It is excellent both in content and in spirit. We need to realize that those who follow the values…
God’s Mercy Transcending Evil in Charleston.
Our hearts are broken by the horrific murderers at Emmanuel church in Charleston. It is unfathomable that the horrid deed was done in prayer service by a man who sat…
Florida Vacation 2015
Must be we made ourselves useful and didn’t cause too much trouble in 2014 because our daughter Keely and her husband Mark invited us to go with them on their annual…
Finding Joy As You Go
Written June 1, 2015 Looking for unexpected beauty As you know, I like to walk. When I walk, I look for beauty and joy. Today, on vacation, I walked out toward the…
Spring walks are refreshing in many ways.
I love a good walk. It gets the heart pumping and fills the lungs with fresh air. It eases the tensions of to-do lists and day-to-day circumstances. Sometimes I pray aloud on…
Time to help Nepal
You and I can help!. I have advocated for some time that American Christians have an ongoing giving relationship with a reputable charity that helps in third world countries. When crises…