Unbridled enthusiasm and expectation – he could hardly stand still, eyes gleaming, hands gesturing and huge smiles on his face – Jonathan, my six-year-old grandson, gleefully began reciting a project he had been working on in school (homeschool). He was so excited that he had to begin several times. Each time he continued withRead more
Have you noticed how easy it is to have the meaning of words confused and twisted? It is very easy for things to be turned upside down or get them back to front. Of course this is true in many situations. You say something to someone and they completely misunderstand your intentions. You thoughtRead more
I just spent a week and a half in the VA hospital in Richmond Virginia. Nothing was wrong, it was just respite care. Respite is a provision the VA for caregivers, such as my wife, enabling them to get a break from their 24/7 care for veterans, me. We are very thankful for this opportunity;Read more
Waiting is a common “activity.” The traffic light turns red, you must… Wait until it turns green. A friend, recently discharged from the military expects to relocate, but must… Wait until he finds employment. A dear friend and Christian lady receives troubling news from her physician, but must… Wait to see a specialist andRead more
Yesterday, I spent several hours perusing Facebook. It struck me that I have a lot of friends from a lot of different backgrounds. Thus, I surveyed a wide variety of opinions and comments regarding politics, race and religion. At least two areas of discussion have really attracted my attention in recent days: church polity andRead more
Several years ago – actually it was many, many years ago, while our children were still young – Judy and I observed a bumper sticker which is always been one of our favorites: “If we had known that grandchildren were so much fun, we would’ve had them first!” We have had a veryRead more
Older Readers will licikely remember when Magic Johnson shocked the world with his sudden and startling announcement, which ended his professional basketball career. Magic had AIDS. Since there was no known cure, his lifestyle ended his outstanding athletic achievements. For those interested, Wikipedia helps us remember: “… Johnson retired abruptly in 1991 after announcing thatRead more
“Well, I can’t do much else about it. The only thing I can do is pray.” How many times have I been in situations like this? I have gotten involved in some project – even some worthy ministry. I throw myself into it and have done everything within my power to accomplish it. I’ve givenRead more
“What does the polar bears say to the wrestler?… Brrrrirring it on!” Like most kids, my grandson David delights in ditties. He really likes puns and jokes which have to do with words. The other day, David was helping me with a task during which he told me a pun. I said to him, “David,Read more
Our conversation has begun the same way for the last two weeks. “Kip, give me some reasons to vote for Donald Trump for president.” My friend picks me up each Wednesday to transport me to the VA in Hampton. We used to talk about a lot of things, especially the Lord and recently politics. SoRead more