Tomorrow morning I will open my Thanksgiving message with the story of Timonthy Scott and William Decker , two young guys who have traveled all over the world preaching the gospel and documenting their travels on film. Their films have motivated the believers and captured the attention of others, too. You can read about them […]
A Lingering Memory
The old man rests in his chair in the corner of a shady porch. He lives there in the tasteful house alone surrounded by his books and his memories. He is a happy man loved by family and friends. His children and their families often visit on weekends but he spends much of his time […]
Advice for the Lonely
The family sang at a funeral in Kentucky this week. The chapel was packed. Over five hundred people signed the guest book. We wound up the hill to the cemetery for the graveside service and military rites, then we gathered at the Baptist Church for diner with the family. As a small girl Lois lived […]
Not Here, Not Now
A few years ago we lived in a place where natural beauty was sparse. There were usually birds in view, some geometrically placed trees, plants clinging to life, and the ever-changing sky. There was a river that ran by at the foot of the hotel in which we lived. On a clear day standing on […]
Chuk’s Resume–you gotta read it!
This is the only resume I have ever read that makes me cry. If you know someone who is looking for a pastor or youth pastor, you might want to have them take a look at this. Chuk is gifted in preaching and in people. He has uncanny insight into situations and unusual ability to […]
Jerusalem on the Lord’s Day
We are in Jerusalem on the Lord’s Day. The birds have been singing for hours in the courtyard outside our room. I can hear bells ringing and smell bread baking. it should be a wonderful week. The dining room looks out on the walls of the Old City. I hope they have good coffee. 🙂