As a child, I was afraid of both of my grandfathers.   One of my grandfathers was very wealthy, at least until the end of his life.  He was a very proud man and wanted everyone to know about his accomplishments.  … Continue reading

“He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.”  Proverbs 16:26 This verse means that the threat of hunger keeps us working, even when we may not want to work.  Our appetite for food and shelter … Continue reading

As a teenager, I was in positions of leadership.  I was a leader in my youth group, I had my own bus route, and I was a lead puppeteer at my church.  In all of these situations, I was still … Continue reading

“If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.” Proverbs 24:10 When I was a kid, I always found it prudent to confront a big bully from a safe distance.  My bravery at pointing out the guy … Continue reading

One afternoon my husband and I were walking in the park.  We were enjoying the shade of a beautiful oak tree when we saw something that disturbed us.  There was an elderly gentleman in strange clothes weeping on the park … Continue reading

“And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.”   Mark 3:25 Although it has been called such, America has never been an actual “melting pot.”  Most people groups have always maintained their unique culture and identity.  However, … Continue reading

As our students walked across the stage at graduation, I wondered if we had done as much as we could to prepare them for the road which lies ahead.  There are so many decisions ahead for the graduate, and life … Continue reading

“I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.” John 17:4 As a boy, I always had tremendous respect and love for my father.  In my eyes, there was no greater … Continue reading

Misery is having the flu visit your home.  The flu, COVID, or any other sickness is a visitor that wears out its welcome.  About the time one person gets well, another person gets sick.  You live in dread that the … Continue reading

“And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam (second Adam) was made a quickening spirit. Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that … Continue reading