Many years ago, my wife & I attended a Marriage Weekend retreat. Our hope was to get away from our young kids (…in a good way), affirm our love, and improve our communication. We were surprised to learn that we had to immediately surrender our iPhones, watches and personal agenda once we arrived. It drove us crazy and served as … Read more
Have you ever been involved in a medical emergency? Whether it’s an elderly parent falling, a child’s arm fracturing, or a spouse suffering a stroke, the things in common in all emergencies are making quick decisions, reacting swiftly, and getting the person care ASAP. “Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and … Read more
Drip, drip, drip. Did you ever have a leaky faucet? The one that persistently drips? It drives me crazy. Well I had the trifecta in our bathroom recently– the faucet in our sink, the faucet in our tub, and a running toilet. There is something about relentlessness that demands a response. Jesus told them a story showing that it was … Read more
Jim & Sheri Parker could not get pregnant and waited over seven years to have their first child. When their precious girl was born, Halle was diagnosed with Turner syndrome, a chromosomal disorder of having only one X chromosome. It was not what they were expecting. “I’m a good person, I’m leading a bible study, I tithe every week, why … Read more
Imagine for a moment that you are faced with two possibilities. You can take a two-week vacation to that favorite relaxing spot you’ve always dreamed about. Be it a tropical beach resort, a lush mountain ski getaway or an all-inclusive Caribbean island paradise, it doesn’t much matter. The point is it is a place of comfort, beauty, special service, fantastic … Read more
Do you remember the game “Hide & Seek”? It’s the game played by one player designated as being “it” closing their eyes and counting to a predetermined number while the other players hide. After reaching this number, the player who is “it” calls “Ready or not, here I come!” and then attempts to locate all concealed players. As a kid, … Read more
The summer after my oldest son graduated from high school, he took a job in the christian music industry in Nashville, TN that was a nine hour drive from us. Heck, I felt like he just started remembering to change his underwear daily, on a roll with choosing matching clothes, and being adventurous extending his food choices beyond microwavable mac … Read more
In March 2013, President Obama declined to partake of the main course during a lunch meeting with Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill because his food taster was not present. A food taster is someone who serves as a guinea pig for his employer, sampling meals and testing them, before they are served to ensure that no one has tampered with … Read more