United Together
Yesterday was a lost work day. Typically, Monday is my big sermon study day. This Monday, however, was different. My mom was going in to the hospital yesterday morning for …
No Matter Where
—The following is an update from the Borden family– “Where you go, I will go. Where you stay, I will stay.” Ruth 1:16 Retirement is not easy. Yet, for all …
The Kickboard or the Keyboard
“Scissor stretch – left knee – Tim, language,” I called out. Tim’s five-year-old voice replied, “Japanese.” As I and nine daycare kids who were lined out in front of me …
Bible Quiz Time
Okay, it’s Bible Dude Quiz Time! I’ll name the Bible Dude and you tell me who he is. Ready? Joseph – No, not Joseph the “father” of Jesus. No, not …
A Weekend to Remember
What a wonderful Easter weekend we had. It began with a fantastic Good Friday service. Steve Musser and Scott Andrews not only put together a mood-setting worship set, but they …
It’s Christmas…and I’m not going to feel guilty
Katie and I have been debating for the past few weeks the merits of putting up a Christmas tree in the house. She doesn’t want one because it’s a hassle and …
Thanks a Bunch
Thankful: “conscious of benefit received”. As I trolled around the internet trying to find a good definition for “thankful”, I kept getting disappointed. “Feeling grateful”, “appreciative”, “expressing gratitude” – those …
Our Eyes are on You
Steam wafted from the heads and backs of the messengers who knelt before the king, attesting to both the urgency of the message and the unusually cold Jerusalem winter. “Rise,” …
Orange Juice and Human Kindness
Her cardboard sign, held firmly between hands speckled with dirt and cigarette ash, flapped apprehensively in the wind. Seeking Human Kindness. A peace offering of Starbucks seasonal latte was offered …
A Balancing Act
There he stands at the top of the stairs resplendent in his full chef’s regalia. He had spent hours creating these masterpieces which he now displays precariously in his hands. …