Here and There

Here and There

(Originally published 2/18/2019) “From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere!” Dr. Suess penned a lot of clever lines such as the one above, but while his books are great fun to read, they cannot always be universally applied.  I think we...
Outer Space

Outer Space

The COVID-19-induced shutdowns impacted all of us in big ways and small.  Not being able to go to work or church were some of the more significant changes as we collectively grieved our routines, our relationships, and our revenue.  It’s been hard to find our footing,...
Beware of the Vultures

Beware of the Vultures

In Genesis 15:11 we find some interesting words. “Some vultures came down … but Abram chased them away (Genesis 15:11). The Lord told Abram that he was preparing to make a covenant for him and he asked him to make a sacrifice. Abram was to sacrifice the animals on an...
Differences

Differences

Jamie and Donnie had helped Mark move from his Delaware home. In return, Mark invited us to a Phillies game. He supplied the tickets and tailgate food. All we needed to do was show up. The Phillies stadium was huge, and the parking lot surrounding it required a GPS...
The Unsurrendered Parts

The Unsurrendered Parts

As I approach my 45th birthday in Jesus, it is very clear to me that I am still growing and I have yet much to learn. Since the day I accepted Jesus as my Savior on May 18th, 1975, a whole lot has changed! But I am not a finished work of grace – yet. There are...