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…
Recently I was praying with a friend who was struggling to find God's direction for his life. As we prayed, I vividly remembered the Bible's account of how the magi…
Elijah has always been one of my favorite Bible characters, and I'm particularly intrigued by the chapter where he fights deep depression (1 Kings 19). The mighty prophet had witnessed…
I had never given much thought to the issue of "sustainability" until my daughter entered the master's program in Urban Planning at the University of California Irvine. Abbie helped me…
Stress often gets a bad rap. It's not always our enemy. Our goal should certainly not be a "stress-free" life, for that kind of existence would be extremely boring and…
I have an exceptional ability to juggle lots of balls at the same time. I don't mean literal balls. My hand-and-eye coordination isn't good enough for that. But, better than…