Browse the blog posts going back to 2014 – and we also have a Watchwords archive.
- God’s Inspiration (11/7/2018) - Morning? Evening? Or maybe, you find time in the middle of the day to spend with God, when you meditate and pray. Or maybe, you’re like me who finds that time, most of the time, except when my day is so filled that… But wait, I seem to recall Martin... Continue reading
- I Believe… (6/6/2018) - I believe that God is in charge of all that meets us where we live. I believe that everything that happens in our lives passes through God’s hand. I believe with assurance that everything that touches our lives, both good and bad, including those that cause pain, are all gifts... Continue reading
- Giving (12/10/2017) - Thirty years or more ago, 24 members of my church set out on a “Great Experiment”, a commitment to practice five disciplines for just 30 days. The five disciplines were: We met each week to pray together, and to share our thoughts. We were committed to giving two hours of... Continue reading
- “Freedom Is Not Free” (9/29/2017) - “Freedom Is Not Free”—Korean War Memorial (Nor is service in the interest of freedom lost on others.) Sometime events in our lives are... Continue reading
- I Need a Brain Overhaul! (5/25/2017) - Have you ever felt like you needed a major overhaul of your brain? Maybe your memory cells have bitten the dust! I’ve come to believe that my brain has gaping holes of nothingness, and I can prove it but I don’t know how to fix it! Here’s my evidence: Exhibit... Continue reading
- Regrets? No! (4/28/2017) - “Regrets, I’ve had a few, but then again too few to mention…” Can’t you just hear old Blue Eyes crooning that hit song so many years ago. Even now, the words of that song touch my tender spots. Then you hear: ”I did it my way”, then you wonder. Do... Continue reading
- Barabbas, in His Own Words (4/4/2017) - It was late when they finally arrested me. At my trial I was charged with treason against Rome and a murder that was committed during the insurrection. I was found guilty on both charges and was sentenced to death by crucifixion, a sentence that would be carried out in just... Continue reading
- Barabbas, Child of God (4/4/2017) - It was late when they finally arrested Barabbas. At his trial he was charged with treason against Rome and murder during the insurrection. He was found guilty of both charges and was sentenced to death by crucifixion. The sentence is to be carried out by the end of the week.... Continue reading
- We The People! (1/31/2017) - Cautionary Fact #1: The French Revolution was a period of far-reaching social and political upheaval in France that lasted from 1789 until 1799. During which time history recorded the overthrow of a monarchy and the institution of a dictatorship under Napoleon. Cautionary Fact #2: Joseph de Maistre, the most visionary of France’s... Continue reading
- How Did She Do That? (1/27/2017) - One year ago, January 23, 2016, Joanne, the love of my life, the loving mom to our four kids and extended family, and friend to all, died. Nearly five years earlier, she had been diagnosed with interstitial lung disease, most likely caused by an allergic reaction to the drug amiodorone. This... Continue reading
- Batteries Not Included (1/26/2017) - Christmas morning. Your children are all excited. The presents, clustered around the Christmas tree, are so inviting. But they will wait. The time comes and the melee begins with squeals of laughter. Your oldest daughter has just discovered the gift that was always at the top of her wish list,... Continue reading
- Sisters, Who Needs Them! (1/16/2017) - A small tribute to my sisters. I was the baby of the family, the youngest of three. Two older sisters! So you know it was a hard “knock life” for me! Yes, it was. I lived it, so I know. My sisters, on the other hand, thought I was “spoiled”! ... Continue reading
