Consistency
I wish I were more consistent in many things. My moods. My Bible reading habits. My prayer life. Though I’m fairly regular in monitoring and controlling these important parts of my life, I could do better. That’s probably true for…
Surgery
Surgery is not fun. It is sometimes necessary, though. For me, there’s always a little fear involved, even though I’m trusting God to get me through it. Is that possible? To be fearful and confident at the same time? My…
Choices
I did not choose to be born. But I choose to live, not to die. I did not choose to be born in the United States. But I choose to stay here and exercise my rights as an American. Some…
Everlasting Arms
A person’s last words are usually considered very important. Moses, who had led the children of Israel out of slavery in Egypt and through the wilderness, was at the end of his life on earth. He knew it. And he…
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…