The sun was shining through the window on a Sunday after church. I was five and had learned about Heaven that day and told my Mom I was going. She explained how I get to Heaven and I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior. No turning back. Baptized at nine, camp counselor, youth and…
The Soft and Hard
Hello parents. You have the best job in the world but there are challenges. I would sort these tasks into soft and hard. Soft is the hugs, kisses, cutest smiles, growth charts, school and soccer wows, freckles, friends, parties, vacations, nite-nite prayers, and a million other blessings. More challenging could be diapers, tantrums, runny noses,…
When Jesus Returns
When Jesus returns I don’t want you to be confused. He promised He would come back for us and no one has ever caught Jesus in a lie. He is God and can do the impossible like saving you and me and all of humanity who believe His promises. God’s word reinforces the terms of…
Wet Traffic
Two things. As I raced across Bellevue yesterday it was pouring down a river of rain and I was also in morning downtown traffic. Two things affected my morning commute. I was late for appointment one, on time for appointment two, then early for appointment three. The weather is never under our control but leaving…
I’ll Go
I played an older hymn this morning as I think about the future. “I’ll go where you want me to go, dear Lord, over mountain or plain or sea. I’ll say what you want me to say, dear Lord, I’ll be what you want me to be.” I don’t know why this song led me…
Ordinary but Impossible
This is the season of trying our best. Today I had help digging out a few layers in my garage to find the snow tires. Now I cannot get my car into that space until the bi-annual shuffle completes. It is an ordinary garage but impossibly narrow for one car. I’m trying my best. Next…
Those Locusts
The Bible talks about God restoring what the locusts have stolen in Joel 2:25 where the Lord promises to “restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten”. The locusts are often interpreted to represent judgment for the sin that besets us and leads to loss. The restoration is for those who have repented….
The Ruins and Rebuilding
I just returned from Greece. I had never been there and what a privilege to view the many ruins, monasteries, and dig-sites. Now that the jet lag is behind me I am wondering, in amazement, how did the ruins get ruined? All fall down? Did people stop caring and giving care to those buildings? They…
Chosen By God
Today I read the end of Genesis with the account of the colorful life of Joseph. He knew people and had experienced what we all experience – betrayal. What God did in his life was remarkable. I noticed something I have never seen before concerning his brother’s assignment to bring their Father and household to…
How Much?
This title could be perceived as a shopping trip and I am comparing prices but it isn’t. What I really wanted to write is ‘How much loss is enough’? I just took this photo of what the final destination is for the leaves from a tree near me. The leaves begin with hope and beauty…
Thirteen Stamps
I will need to renew my passport in 2026. As I packed it away this week I was curious. How many stamps – thirteen. I’ve only had one destination on a bucket list, Florence, Italy, and I made it in 2023. My travel has been to serve. I’ve been surprised by these destinations and the…