In the Algonquin Wilderness my Nalgene sustained major damage. The bottle is still functional but the strap holder broke off. Today I treated myself to a new one–a lovely shade of blue and strong enough to survive a nuclear blast. A thing of beauty. It’s just one of life’s simple pleasures. Everyone should own at […]
It’s Labor Day
We used to be all together on days like this. I miss that, but life changes and we have to do what we can to stay as connected as we can. I am missing Kyle and Charles today, remembering Labor Days in the past and looking forward to times together soon. Isn’t it funny that […]
Extent of God's Mercy
11:00 AMJerry Diserens; (2 Samuel 22:1,20-28)
Growing In The Knowledge Of God
06:00 PMBrian Hess; (Philippians 3:1-11)
Missed Opportunity
Last January I made a bitter-sweet trip to Door County, Wisconsin. Our third-born child, second-born son was commencing a ministry as a youth pastor at First Baptist Church in Sister Bay. I wrote this piece while I was there: This afternoon we visited a nice used book shop in Fish Creek. (Fish Creek is the […]
What About The Shack?
The Shack is very popular. People often ask me about it. Here are some thoughtful links: Preacher and Author Ray Pritchard has written a bunch of really good books. He has a beautiful web site full of free, helpful resources. I have read his blogs for years. He has read and commented on The Shack. […]




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