Monthly Archives: July 2016

I enjoy reading and sometimes find reading Christian books can help to strengthen or broaden my faith.  Three books I’ve read recently are “Blessed by An Angel,” “In His Steps,” and “Son of Thunder.” “Blessed by an Angel” (multiple authors) … Continue reading →

For most of us, John is one of our favorite apostles; maybe because of his interesting life or maybe because of his emphasis on love. Of all the disciples, John was the youngest when he was called and he lived … Continue reading →

I’ve heard many people ask why the younger generation doesn’t attend church and I’ve heard many responses, but there is one prominent response I’ve heard time and time again for the past twenty years. I think most, if not all, … Continue reading →

As I write this, I’m in port on the cruise ship at San Juan, Puerto Rico overlooking the ocean and the old city fort. Yesterday, we were in St. Maarten’s singing in Michael W Smith’s choir as he gave a … Continue reading →

My father hated potluck dinners. He complained that you put a dab of this and a dab on your plate, and then the Jell-O melts into the baked beans so you couldn’t taste any one thing. There is a danger … Continue reading →

Have you ever had one of those days where nothing seems to go right or all the news you get is bad?  I had one of those day the other day.  It got so when the phone rang, my first … Continue reading →

Yesterday, in the British Library, on the last day of our vacation, I reflected on what a great travel companion Caroline is. Throughout our two weeks she never complained, was genuinely excited wherever we went, even when we weren’t going … Continue reading →

I came upon a bookmark one day and took time to read the message on it. It is a poem written by Helen Steiner Rice and is worthy of sharing. I hope it touches you as it has me. The … Continue reading →

 When most people hear “Chapter 11”, they think of bankruptcy, since Chapter 11 is that part of United States bankruptcy law that allows a business (usually) to reorganize in order to pay back (at least partially) its creditors. When I … Continue reading →

One of my favorite hobbies is genealogy.  I’m fascinated to look back through the generations, to learn about those who came before me, to glimpse their challenges and joys. Some were visited by success, others by tragedy.  As I watch … Continue reading →