Soon Donna and I will be taking a brief break and heading to see two of our kids—well, and grandkids!. Not particularly newsworthy, yet we have gotten some interesting responses from some when they …
Part of the solution
A few days ago my oldest grandchild turned 11. We couldn’t be there to celebrate with him, but he had a great time with his dad, brothers and some friends. Like the other 10, he is shaping up to be a …
Dad, can I help?
I didn’t grow up with a dad who did “projects”—nor would he have wanted my help if he had. When my kids were young I began teaching my son (the oldest) how to use tools and do different kinds of …
Today we turn 40.
When I was young there was a slogan many of my friends believed in—never trust anyone over 30. I have to admit I leaned in that direction. Today not only am I older than that—a lot older—my marriage …
One more post on Robin Williams’ death
Like many of you, I have read many posts, blogs, editorials and just plain remarks the last two days regarding the death of Robin Williams. I find I am tiring of them. Ironically, here is yet …
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An Invitation To Difficult Prayer
In Matthew 5, in what we have come to call the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus illustrates his statement that his followers must exceed the “righteousness of the Pharisees and teachers of the Law”. One of …