If you are looking for a turnaround in your life today, God specializes in such things. But perhaps you need a nudge from the Holy Spirit to show you the…
As we celebrate our 250th year of independence, America stands on a dangerous precipice today. For decades, many colleges have indoctrinated students with the belief that our country was fatally…
As we celebrated Mother's Day last weekend, I found myself thinking about what it takes for someone to be beautiful even in their old age. I've concluded there's no better…
Recently I was reminded of a stunning vision God gave me several decades ago. Although this wasn’t an audible voice from heaven, I’m convinced it was a word picture crafted…
Reflections on My Recent Birthday: When someone asked how I was planning to celebrate my 75th birthday, I quipped with a smile: “Celebrating would be too risky, because 75 candles on…
How This Unexpectedly Became My Happiest Year in Decades Note: I recently came across this blog I wrote in 2017 after a six-week sabbatical in New Zealand. It contains some…
I learned a famous saying in my childhood, meant to deflect the taunts of bullies: “Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Although this…
We don't know the exact time frame of the journey made by "wise men from the East" in search of young King Jesus (Matthew 2:1-12). It may have been several…
When a friend recently asked me to share my thoughts on the "Proverbs 31" woman and man, it unexpectedly was a painful experience. As never before, I realized how cynical…
All the way through elementary school, I did my writing with pencils. Each year, "#2 Pencils" were on the top of the school supply list. But when I arrived in…
This Thanksgiving was a chance to reflect once again on my "Gratitude Quotient." I concluded that I’m happier and more grateful than I’ve been in many years. However, I uncovered…
Ever since his divorce several years back, my friend Ron has complained to me about the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. He has his reasons, to be sure, but he's begun…
I'm not an expert on the subject of grief by any means - far from it. Yet recently several friends have had loved ones die suddenly and unexpectedly. I've found…