The one and only Alfie has been gone a few years now. He was a great pet and friend. Alfie showed up at church one night. The adults...

Do I really want to take on extra paperwork? As a retired pastor serving a pair of churches, I am aware of parts of my job that are...

I can’t stop because it’s too hot outside. I’ve got to walk. I appreciate your concern, but walking four miles at a quick pace in...

Okay. I just woke up to a new day. Will it be wonderful or a disaster? I decided many years ago that each day has tremendous potential....

Frank's mother was about to slice the last of their loaf of homemade bread. "Can I have a peanut butter sandwich?" he asked. "Yes,...

I’ve heard that the easiest way to organize your possessions is to let someone else do it for you. They won’t hesitate to trash what’s...

There are parts of the Bible I just don’t understand. It can be discouraging. After decades of Bible study, you’d think I could explain...

I have learned to love avocados, but they still seem a little mysterious to me. Maybe the word I'm looking for is not "mysterious" but...

I know you’ve had this experience. You look up something to buy online, just a preliminary gander to check price range and styles...

There are two pear trees, about twenty feet from our kitchen window. They are very productive trees! Most years they have over a...