I was able to carve out a little away time this week. Tom is gracious to say “Go” at least once a year! And so the beach trip with some sweet family-ladies is in progress! Nothing extraordinary. Just sitting and reading and talking and watching the waves! Sometimes to be honest, there isn’t much in my head! Just a welcomed…
Month: June 2015
Our Forever Friend
Forever friends. We all have one. Perhaps a few. This coming fall my wife and I will meet four other couples along the Oregon coast. We worked, worshipped and began our families together in a distant city. We have not all been together in nearly 24 years. Here and there in Dallas, Dayton, Atlanta, Branson and Los Angeles our individual…
God Knows What We Need
God knows exactly what we need. He also knows when we need it. I had so much fear traveling all the way to Washington to work at a place I had never even seen. The only thing I know is that God chose me to be a staff member at Sunset Lake. God knew that my introvert self would be…
God Knows How I Feel!
First night by myself at Sunset Lake Camp. (Church camp in Washington state) The sky is beautiful. Bugs are playing a symphony. Surrounded by a jungle of trees giving off a fresh aroma. Tears. I’m 1,500 miles from home. Separated from my family for eight weeks. Coming into contact with new people each day. Tonight as I write this, I…
A Life With Purpose
Physicians and dentists attended a conference in British Columbia. Their meeting room was abuzz with professional lingo. Everyone was engaged except a 25-year-old table waiter. He stood at the edge of the room with a soapy cloth in his hand. As soon as a table was vacated he cleaned it in preparation for the next meal. Since I was a…
God Has Forgiven You
Ephesians 4:32 says, “Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” I greatly admire parents and what they do. It is no easy task to raise kids in the world we live in. This came to my realization when I was babysitting the other day. The two children I was…
Before They Call, I Will Answer
“Before they call, I will answer.” (Isaiah 45:24) Tom has been going to the annual Blade show in Atlanta for over 20 years! Last year was the first time he took the boys. They had a great time. Everyone enjoyed meeting “Tom’s boys” and the opposite is true…the boys made Tom’s friends…theirs. Ever since last year, the plan was that…
The Power of God’s Still, Small Voice
Our God is big. And He carries a big brush to paint boldly on His Universal canvas. Mt. Rainier in the state of Washington is one of His ostentatious masterpieces. Stately. Grand. Oft-hidden but glorious when revealed. To see it glow in sunset light is awe inspiring. A myriad of whites, purples, pinks, blues and grays is not easily forgotten.…
The Value of a Dream
Edward lingered at the edge of the food tent. His classmates were celebrating their graduation from high school. Chatter and laughter filled the tent, but Edward was not engaged in the merriment. I sought him out. So, what are your plans now that high school is behind you? I listened for a half hour while Edward shared his knowledge about…
Answering the Call
I was asked to tell a story for the kid’s tent at camp meeting (Ozark Family Campmeeting in Gentry, AR). I had my story all in my mind and then Jake informed me of his change of plans in going to camp. He had to go earlier! I missed telling the story, so I thought I would tell it here!…