Running
Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to run again. I watch children running at play and I am a little envious. I think, “How delightful! I wish I could do that.” But I’m trying to accept the limits…
Transformation
My grandson used to play with toys called Transformers. So named because with a few twists, they could be transformed from one form to another. Electrical transformers convert electricity from one type to another. A high voltage current is transformed…
Patience
Who doesn’t want more patience? It’s a desirable, godly, practical quality. But who wants more trials? If that is how patience is achieved - by enduring difficulties - then I think I’d rather skip that part. Paul said: “we glory…
Far and Wide
We have four children who live in four different states: Florida, South Carolina, Iowa, and Kansas. Our adopted son is originally from Costa Rica. At one time, our other son and wife lived in Malaysia. One of our daughters lived…
Once Upon a Time
Most fairy tales begin with “once upon a time.” But real life is that way too. A moment occurs only once in a lifetime. Some people think that the Bible is full of fables. But I choose to believe that…
God with Limits?
God is eternal. He existed before time began. God is all-powerful. He can do anything He desires. God is omniscient. He knows everything. So how can He be limited? It’s kind of far-fetched. But Jesus, God’s Son, “stripped himself of…
Christmas Angels
I’ve never seen an angel. Have you? Neither had Mary … or Joseph . .. or the shepherds … until, all of a sudden … they were confronted with these amazing heavenly beings. They are an important part of the…
The Table
Most of our Thanksgiving tables were a little different this year. Smaller table. Fewer chairs. Loved ones missing. Maybe even a change of menu from the traditional turkey on a platter. Our son and family did something unique and interesting.…
My Heart
“I love you with all of my heart,” we might say to someone. But what does a muscular, blood-pumping mechanism have to do with love? It’s not a literal term, but a symbolic one. “My heart” represents my life, my…
Sea Change
The world is constantly changing. So are we. There have been times in history when substantial changes in thought and methods have transformed the world. Such a significant shift has been dubbed a “sea change.” For example, people used…