I haven’t posted for a while because I haven’t felt like it. On one level, I have the desire, but on another I just haven’t felt up to it. Honestly, this is not a very good excuse but it is the truth. My struggle with intestinal problems, which up to now have not beenRead more

I haven’t posted for about a month due to some nagging health issues. So, here’s a good chance for me to catch you up on a few things. I say there are things I learned, but actually, there are things that I already know and need to review in my mind frequently. It is possible toRead more

Earlier this week, my granddaughter Isabel and I were attempting to find a specific store for her. Unable to see the sign from my wheelchair, I inquired about the store we just passed. She responded, “It was a wine shop.” In a feeble attempt to be amusing and teach her about homonyms (words which soundRead more

Why? Why did this happen? Why, when riding my bicycle on a warm day in May in 2010, did I injure myself? Why am I paralyzed from the shoulders down? Why? This is a question which I have consciously refused to ask myself. I don’t think about it for at least two reasons. First, IRead more

There’s a story tucked away in the heart of the writings of Moses, which describes a man gathering sticks in the wilderness. He is apprehended and eventually condemned for his actions – stoned by the entire community. What’s the big deal? Why was this man really treated so harshly? On the face of it, doesn’tRead more

Like many Americans, I watched the Inauguration of the 45th President of the United States of America yesterday. Although many of the people I know heralded it as a great triumph, others viewed it as “the worst or saddest day in their lives.” Nevertheless, with great interest Judy and I watched the so-called “peaceful transferRead more

“The last three years have been painful – physically and emotionally…” begins an email from a close friend who was suffering from work-related injuries dating back to the year 2000. These injuries have not only affected my friend (“It’s been a long battle and is getting tougher.”), his dire circumstances have also taxed his dearRead more

The conclusion of 2016 has been delightful for me. A beautiful Christmas eve service focused our family on the birthday of our Savior. Christmas Day worship added to the “usual” yet extraordinary and traditional expectations of Christmas Day with family, friends and especially grandchildren. Judy and I were blessed to have the entire family minusRead more

“Merry Christmas!” Or should I say… “Happy holiday!”? Does it make any difference which terms I use? Recently, the doctrines of political correctness have militated against the use of the words Merry Christmas. Many people have taken offense at this, strongly suggesting, even insisting upon the greeting, “Merry Christmas” as an expression of orthodoxy. OnRead more

My grandchildren enter my room: “Good Morning Pop-Pop!” “Good morning kids. How are you this morning?” Silence – my grandchildren have already been “sucked into” whatever advertisement is on TV. This is what advertisements are designed to do – to advertise – “to draw attention to a product, service or event in a public mediumRead more