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…
Two months ago, I enthusiastically ventured into the world of organic gardening. It was a very modest beginning, planting a small tomato seedling some friends had given me. I was…
I never thought it would happen to me. I can't remember ever envying someone who had a bigger house…a faster car…a higher salary…or a corner office. Nor did it bother…
One of the most baffling experiences in life is when you've sincerely endeavored to follow God's will, only to find that His provision seems to be drying up. Yet…
I've never met anyone who isn't a people-pleaser on some level. Even my boldest, brashest, "tell it like it is" friends are secretly hoping to find some supportive audience for…
My 2011 Hyundai Sonata looks exactly the same as it did a month ago. On the surface it's the same 100,000-mile car as it was then. Yet here's the strange…