The Worth of DiscipleshipThe seriousness and urgency of discipleship came to light while I was working as an associate pastor at a large church. One of my…Nov 25, 2023Nov 25, 2023
An Issue of FairnessWe all know that children can be mean. Some of the earliest words out of a child’s mouth, usually accompanied by a whiny, tearful voice…Nov 19, 2023Nov 19, 2023
Sleeping on Guard DutyWhile in basic training at Fort Ord, California, I had the opportunity to volunteer for guard duty. Why on earth would anyone want to…Nov 11, 2023Nov 11, 2023
The Clarity of ConversionI once heard someone say there is nothing more frustrating than being misunderstood, to which I would agree. This is especially the case…Nov 10, 2023Nov 10, 2023
If I Ever Say TickerIn the early ’90s, I got a phone call from my brother George that Dad was having chest pain and going in for further tests. As is always…Jul 15, 2023Jul 15, 2023
20/20 ForesightI was a new army recruit, shaved head and all, sitting at the processing desk at Fort Ord, California, when the clerk processing my…Jul 1, 2023Jul 1, 2023
The Hydrogen BalloonDrew was always experimenting with stuff. He was one of the smarter kids in junior high school, and unlike some of the smart kids viewed as…Jun 10, 2023Jun 10, 2023
The Love of a FatherWhen you’re a small boy, you don’t care about the significance of a dog’s pedigree or what the word even means. You just spend a lot of…May 27, 2023May 27, 2023
Speed Boat Rides & Mama BurgersSummer visits to see Dad in Las Vegas, Nevada, were always filled with adventure, the kind of adventure you never imagined until it was…May 20, 2023May 20, 2023
EternityI imagine that my introduction to time-with-no-end came when I was old enough to understand the concluding words of my first fairy tale…Apr 26, 2023Apr 26, 2023