My father has been gone for over three decades now. Life has gone past full circle in that I’ve been fortunate to live longer than he did. I have a brother who is two-and-half years older than me and one aunt on my mom’s side of the family but other than that—everyone else is youngerContinue reading “Tree Branches and our Eternal Home”
Category Archives: Personally Speaking
A Glorious Rescue Day
It was a gloriously transcendent spring morning. I know that sounds like I’m overstating the matter, but trust me I’m not. For some time it had been overcast, cool, and dreary but the sudden appearance of blue sky and warm sun seemed to have instantly turned everything into a shade of green that would have beenContinue reading “A Glorious Rescue Day”
Where Thieves Break In and Steal
The morning of the day Janice and I were leaving to visit our son and his family in Arkansas, our credit card company texted me saying that our card had been compromised. That’s never good news to hear but especially on a travel day. Still, we had a back-up (debit) card, so off we went.Continue reading “Where Thieves Break In and Steal”
It Just Might Make A Difference
It was pick-up basketball as it was meant to be played. We were dressed in scraggly shorts and shirts that Goodwill wouldn’t want anything to do with. And our play was as ragged as our clothes. But we were having a good time, getting a workout, and blowing off some steam. Craig was one ofContinue reading “It Just Might Make A Difference”
This I Believe
I would like to have known these things in the way I know them now when I was much younger—say thirty years of age. But then again, life is something we all learn along the way, isn’t it? Here’s some of the big truths I’ve learned along the way. I hope they will bless you.Continue reading “This I Believe”
Top Ten Things I’ve Learned as a Dad
Fatherhood. There’s nothing quite like it. It will take to new heights and bring you to your knees—sometimes all in the same day. I am blessed to be the father to three children who all made it successfully to adulthood. I suppose they learned something from me. I know I learned a lot from them.Continue reading “Top Ten Things I’ve Learned as a Dad”
The Fruit of Gratitude
Humility is the fruit of gratitude. We all know the feeling that comes when someone does something special for us or gives us something significant—we are indebted to them. The most appropriate response we can make is to say thank-you because we are touched and humbled by their generosity. That’s the way it is with our Father.Continue reading “The Fruit of Gratitude”
Pilgrimage
I’m standing on the front porch looking out into rain. It’s the day before we move. We’ve lived in the house for fifteen years—fifteen years of abundance, blessing, and a few heartaches. There’s nothing luxurious about the house, but it’s comfortable. There’s room for entertaining, for our Home Group (a fellowship group from church), andContinue reading “Pilgrimage”
This Is The Day
“This is the Day has become one of my favorite books! I read through it once, then went back and reread it, bringing the challenging questions into my reading. I’m now reading some from it daily, allowing it to strengthen my desire to live as God instructed through His Word….. one day at a time!Continue reading “This Is The Day”
Mrs. McArthur and the Power of Encouragement
She passed away on March 20, 2010 and I was honored to say a few words at her funeral. She had quite an impact on my life years ago when I was a seedling in life and faith. I guess she was the closest thing I had to a “mother in the faith.” I wasContinue reading “Mrs. McArthur and the Power of Encouragement”
A Taste of Grace with Bruce Green 