May 3, 2022 I have had several acquaintances in my 57-year journey on this earth. Some have been close, and some have been those who needed me to do something.  Whatever the case, I have had the privilege of knowing many people.  When I was young, I was not so lucky.  I was a funny…

This week I was invited by my granddaughter to participate in an event called “Lunch with a Loved One”. I was excited to be the one she invited but also thought this was something I could do that would be simple to let her know how important she is to us. The day before my…

As I write this, I am outside waiting for the stars to appear for a glimpse of God’s heavenly beauty. I am alone this weekend. My wife has gone to take care of her aging mother; something we are all called to do to honor those who have cared for us and traveled this road…

April 28, 2022: Most people believe that when they begin following Christ their lives will become simpler, easier with more blessings.  Jesus clearly stated that if they persecuted Him, they would persecute His followers. Most people, like me, think the following: let me get this straight; I surrender my life to you and now my…

April 28, 2022: Jesus has risen from the dead, he is now appearing to the disciples frequently and teaching them things that need to be clarified before he goes to heaven to be with the Father.  One of the questions circling in the disciples’ heads I imagine is “What are we going to do? How…