The Sun Stood Still
I'm fascinated with the account in the Bible of the time that God extended a day, at Joshua's request. It's found in the book of Joshua,...
Packing for Tomorrow
"So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today's trouble is enough for today." Matthew 6:34 I've...
New Life Makes Me Tired
Your pastor is tired today, isn't he? It's the day after Easter. It is a giant celebration, actually the most important day on a...
Loving the Torture
Does it ever bother you that the outstanding symbol of our Christian faith is the cross? We see past the torture. Death by crucifixion...
Expect Neglect
I can't plant a garden. I tried several times in the past, successfully, but I can't do it anymore. And yet there is nothing like a...
Just out of Reach
It was a wonderful day in early March. The temperature had climbed to the eighties, and for once, the wind was not blowing. I keep all...
Flew the Coop
Did you ever want to cook something old-fashioned, just to see if you could do it? Well, see, I had this bag of frozen mixed vegetables. ...
You've Changed
It's been a long time. Maybe it's been forty years, I don't know. I've lost track. Your face is different, that's it. No, not your...
Old Tunes
I've got over a hundred cassette tapes. Some of them go back to the beginnings of what is called "contemporary Christian music," songs...
Walked by a Dog
Some of the best exercise I get is walking my dog, Alfie. We both really look forward to our late afternoon outing. I pretty much let...