Life-Changing Lessons I Have Learned from the Deaths of Two of My ChildrenI lost two sons, at opposite ends of the age spectrum. The first, Russell, was a full-term baby, born in June of 1982 with a diaphragmatic…Aug 21, 2021Aug 21, 2021
International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31I never imagined writing a blog post commemorating overdose awareness day; but here I am. In my naivete, I assumed our family would never…Aug 31, 2019Aug 31, 2019
A Story With An Unusual EndingYou remember the account of Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan and the grandson of King Saul. When his father, Jonathan, was killed in…May 18, 2019May 18, 2019
HE SEES, HE KNOWS, HE CARESI LOVE the beach! I grew up visiting only the East coast, so I am accustomed to long stretches of relatively flat, hard, and yes, dirty…May 15, 2019May 15, 2019
What Is the Greater Miracle?Oh, to have lived in Bethany when Mary, Martha and their brother, Lazarus, lived there. It is not so much that I would like to see or…Feb 10, 2019Feb 10, 2019
He Directs My StepsIn the early afternoon of last Tuesday morning, a sweet, senior beagle appeared in our yard. The reason I knew something was amiss was…Nov 13, 2018Nov 13, 2018
What is the Christian church like today?The Christian church refers to the union of the saints, that is, those who trust(ed) in Christ alone for their salvation, both living and…Oct 20, 2018Oct 20, 2018
What Makes Me Happy?I have always heard that happiness is dependent upon happenings…circumstances or emotions which bring contentment, pleasure, or…Oct 7, 2018Oct 7, 2018
An Unexpected AffirmationAs you go about your everydayness, have you ever wondered if you are making a difference in the lives of others?Aug 19, 2018Aug 19, 2018
Why Is It So Hard to Follow Jesus?As a believer, it is difficult to follow God’s commandments and to follow Jesus’ statement , “If anyone would come after Me, let him deny…Aug 14, 2018Aug 14, 2018