Appreciating native plants A few years ago, I read a thought-provoking book, which kick-started a new and exciting trend in my gardening. Scanning my bookshelves, it looks like the book fell prey…
Category: Wisdom
I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist
Reviewing a faith-building book. For those who consider themselves atheists or agnostics, “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist” by Norman L Geisler and Frank Turek, ©2004 unsettles comfortable dogma…
You’re Not Finished Yet
Five Books for a Changed Life Pt. 4 and what a title! From the get-go this enjoyable devotional volume exudes the attitude, energy and faith of the author, Christine Caine. She is…
Five Books for a Changed Life Pt. 3
Recent reads with insightful content and powerful personal impact Time to continue our series on life-changing books. Looking for suggestions as to what to read? This is the third post in my…
Five Books for a Changed Life Pt. 2
What to read next! All of us are trying to scroll less and read more. But what to read? In this second post in my series about some of the most impactful…
Five Books for a Changed Life
Recent reads with insightful content and powerful personal impact In today’s world where we have so many choices, sometimes it’s good to have someone else help narrow the options. In that spirit,…
The Purpose of Lent
Did you ever wonder what is the purpose of Lent? Maybe, like me, you didn’t grow up with a Lenten emphasis. In the country Wesleyan Church of my childhood, I don’t remember…
Easter Service at Copper Hill Church
Jesus’ Victory is Contagious was the theme Watch the service I was privileged to be asked along with my wife to speak at and lead the Easter celebration at Copper Hill church…
How to Choose a President
Good Character is Key With the first Republican candidate debate, the issues of presidential election politics became more pressing. Debate number two will intensify the voters’ dilemma. I know I am not…
Why go to Church
Thought for a Sunday People-watching statisticians are telling us that more people are choosing to do other things on Sunday morning besides go to church. There are lots of choices from a…