A little over five years ago I met Woody Shoemaker. We were both pastors. Most recently he had pastored in the Flint Hills in rural Kansas. I had pastored in the lovely village of Fremont, Michigan. Our families both had relocated to downtown Flint, Michigan to take part in a ministry housed in a sixteen-story […]
A Sad Story
Russell Williams told me a sad story one day. Russell has a beautiful Christian family. He has devoted his early retirement to tireless Christian service, living in Christian community and serving others with his many skills. He is a man of ringing Christian character. He is a loving husband and father. His prayers are rich […]
God on the Mountain
I thought you might want to see this. We all have enjoyed Tracey Dartt’s song for years. The girls are planning a trip to Eastern Kentucky this summer to sing and serve there. They will have their own site up soon so you can ask them to sing at your church or festival.
My Son’s Favorite Music
On Facebook my son Kyle listed his favorite music: -In Spring: the Robin’s song, -In Summer: the sound of the water of Lake Michigan or the soft noise of the Pere Marquette River and the hiss of my fly-line, -In Fall: the sound of crunching leaves, -In Winter: the music of wind in the pines […]
Pride and Prejudice
The last few hours of Christmas day are slipping away. God has been very good to us. We exchanged a huge pile of gifts, and Lois made all our favorite Christmas dishes and desserts. Friends from the church made us a counter-full of Christmas baked goods. The house was alive with chatter and laughter all […]
Granville Cottage
In the classic movie, “It’s A Wonderful Life” George and Mary Bailey renovate an old house called the Granville House. As their family grows they fill the house with children, friends, and love. The house is drafty and in need of attention but over time they transform it into a beautiful home, especially after God […]
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