JD’s Lesson

Respecting Gifts Rich and I have two dogs. JD, the black labrador retriever, is nearly three years old. Doc, the poodle-terrier mix, is roughly five. (He came to us from a shelter as an adult dog, so we’re not exactly sure). We’ve learned a lot from our canine buddies, but I think JD has taught […]


Safe and Sound

An Encounter with GraceWe live on a narrow street in the rural foothils of Southern California’s coastal plain. The postal service does not attempt to navigate the roads in our neighborhood; instead we are provided with a post office box. The post office is not far from our home, in a small shopping center that […]


Like a Man on the Moon

Embracing the Mystery I was ten years old on that day in 1969 when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. Like many, I sat transfixed in front of the television, in awe of the incredible sight before me. As a child I saw a huge adventure. My simple understanding didn’t stretch to include the bravery […]


Little Boys, Big Hearts

Grace with GrandsonsThis photo shows our younger grandson, Cadence, “driving” the plane, and our older grandson, Ayden, graciously letting his younger cousin take the wheel of the airplane. They are three and five now, but when this photo was taken last spring their birthday odometers had not yet ticked over for the year. When they […]


Just Look at His Handiwork!

Hudson Mills Park, Michigan Photo by Bob Coller My friend Bob graciously granted me permission to share this amazing photograph with you. In a recent post I suggested taking a look at God’s creation as a way to spot Him. As Bob’s photograph demonstrates, autumn is a particularly fine time of the year to get […]