The tech guys are once again telling me it is a good way to spread the Gospel. Once again I am skeptical. Twenty-five years ago they talked my little church into buying a satellite dish. It cluttered the church landscape and created a seven thousand dollar debt. The city did not scramble to listen to a talking head behind a…
Category: Devotional
What Are You Doing With Your Boat?
As our local church school made plans to do a fundraiser for someone affected by Hurricane Harvey, a friend sent me a video of The Oaks Adventist Academy in Houston. Their youth pastor is in a boat with two elders paddling. One has a paddle, the other has his two arms. They are literally floating and rowing in their parking…
Beauty for Ashes
With so much water from hurricanes Harvey, and now Irma, it’s hard to believe much of the West is burning down. If only we could collect the deluge and pour it on the wildfires! As our family’s epic “Journey to Glacier” trip got closer, I became more aware of the wildfires in parts of Montana and the West. We hoped…
Embrace Your Black Heart
I work with an adorably spunky, four-foot something black heart. She actually has a heart of gold, but acknowledging her twisted sense of humor, she is a self-proclaimed black heart. You know the kind…laughs when your Mom goes to jail. Oh, you don’t know the kind? Me and Black Heart have a great working relationship and camaraderie. Although we aren’t…
Mysterious Things
We have covered many miles on our “Journey to Glacier” summer vacation! Road trips to explore new areas are always an adventure. New sights and experiences induce interesting conversations and deep pondering of mysterious things! Dinosaurs We met up with a knife-buddy of Tom’s who has discovered dinosaur bones on his Wyoming ranch. Dinosaurs! Triceratops! On. His. Land. How cool…
Creation’s Life Lessons
It’s summer and many of us are going on summer vacations. From the mountains to the valleys, to the oceans white with foam, and all the way to Iceland — everyone’s photos have been amazing! I’m a fan of nature! The Bible says no one has an excuse. The creation shouts of the Creator. The creation is full of lessons…
Do I Feel Like Him?
On my trip to see Jake at CYB (Camp Yorktown Bay) last weekend, I met a special little guy. He was so sweet. He was a big hugger and would sque-eeze me just like my boys do. He was an essential-oiler like Jake! He knew that I knew his Mom. We hit it off! Several times as we sat by…
So Many Words
I got to go visit Jake at summer camp where he’s working for the summer. Camp Yorktown Bay is a little piece of heaven on earth! I’ve missed my red-headed man-child! Lucky for me, I got to meet a bunch of new little friends…the Lion’s cabin! These kids were the sweetest! Politest! They’d get me a chair. They’d pour my water.…
Lead On!
It’s Father’s Day! Some of you will claim you have the best Dad ever. A fantastic Father! A top Pop!! Some of you may be thinking, your Dad was well-meaning, but a weak influence in your life. And then there are some of you whose Dad has hurt you. Emotionally. Physically. After all these years, you’re still dealing with issues…
Names and Places
Names and places hold memories. Some are pleasant. Some are even painful. Some you try to erase. Some you embrace. All shape who you are. Cornwall: My first day of school was scary. Bully boys challenging the teacher made my heart beat furiously. First rumblings of affection were cherished when pretty Miss Snyder thanked me for my gift of coconut…