…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. “I remember reading once of a spiritual seeker who interrupted a busy life to spend a few days in a monastery. ‘I hope your stay is a blessed one,’ said the monk who showed the visitor to his cell. ‘If you need anything, let us know, and we’ll teach you how to live without […]
Creative Parenting
When I was a boy the death sentence was to have to go to bed without a “treat.” To call what we ate before we went to bed at night a “treat” is a bit of a misnomer, because it was usually a full meal of left-overs. On Sunday night it was really our evening […]
BIG NEWS!
BIG NEWS! On Wednesday I was in Pennsylvania. Lois was here in Michigan. Kyle called and conferenced us both in on the call. “Dad, Elizabeth and I wanted you both to find out at the same time that you are going to be grandparents.” I shouted, I danced, I haven’t stopped smiling since that call. […]
Appalachian Trail Hike
This morning I “section-hiked” the famous Appalachian Trail. I’m proud to say that I hiked the entire width of the trail. The Pennsylvania section of the trail is rocky and it would be a challenge to hike it with a pack. The Trail runs from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Katadin in Maine. Looking south […]
A New Generation Begins
GOODGOODNEWSGOODNEWSGOODNEWS! I am going to be a Grandfather by Christmas! At about five o’clock I got a call from Kyle. He conferenced in Lois and announced to us that Elizabeth is going to have a baby before Christmas. We have been praying EVERY DAY that they would have a baby. I am going to be […]
Seminary Ridge Church
This is the church I am always pastoring… just before I wake up. I visited Gettysburg today with Holly, Heidi, Hannah, and Monica Huber. It was a beautiful day. Very sobering to think what happened here. I thank God for our great nation.