A Family Reunion

Auntie M. and Marlaina sharing M & Ms M &MsYesterday Rich and I had the privilege of witnessing a special reunion between a grandmother and her granddaughter. My Auntie M. suffers from dementia and lives in a care facility. Her daughter, Marcia, died suddenly at age 32 in 2000, leaving a five-year-old daughter, Marlaina. Marlaina […]


Honoring Him in Work and Leisure

Sidestepping a Tempest Christianity Today’s review of the film The Twilight Saga: Eclipse launched a debate amongst commenters. Are vampire films suitable for Christian viewers? I decided not to join that fray. Reading the varying opinions posted there left me several thoughts, not the least of which was a renewed sense of gratitude for Kathi […]


Grateful for no Particular Reason

Grandson Cadence and daughter Elaine, Easter Sunday, 2009 Heart Filled with Joy Despite a hectic schedule and the attending fatigue that inevitably trails in its wake, I awoke this morning full of peace and contentment. I could provide a laundry list of the reasons I’m happy, or the things that have me feeling so good. […]


"Why Marriage Matters"

My daughter Elaine, me, our friend and wedding pastor Don, Rich, and his son Ryan. September 2, 2007 A Church Full of LoveToday’s sermon at church was Why Marriage Matters. We participated in, and witnessed, an amazing thing at church today. Hundreds of couples stood and renewed their marriage vows. Rich and I took part […]


Creation: A Brief Tour

He created this… …and this… …and this… …and this… …and this! God’s handiwork. I am awestruck. 19 They know the truth about God because He has made it obvious to them. 20 For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see His […]