Paul Harvey also died a few days ago. I could always hear his bright smile over the radio waves, the enthusiastic way he inflected, "news," and his warm sign off, "good day." He has signed off now. I guess whatever… Continue reading

I have just received word from my old friend, Rick Via, that our mutual friend and father in ministry, Oden E Lockhart, died on February 24 after a brief illness at the age of 91. Some may remember the tribute… Continue reading

I responded to a question on Answerbag.com and I was surprised at my answer. Someone asked if we wanted to be remembered when we were gone and I answered what follows. I must say, I was somewhat influenced by conducting… Continue reading

I am sitting here with tears in my eyes, a lump in my throat, and a chest that is swelling up with pride and gratitude for the unique privilege of being an American. I am full of hope and courage… Continue reading

Louise was the wife of playwright Boot Tarkington. He died in 1946. They married in 1902 and had a daughter, Laurel in 1906. He was an alcoholic and she divorced him in 1911. Laurel developed schizophrenia and died of pneumonia… Continue reading

I was asked to write down a thought today, so I thought and then I jotted: “I am swimming in an ocean of wonder and grace, jostled and thrilled by the waves of time and circumstance, but steady on course,… Continue reading

I am working on tomorrow’s message and, yes, I am later than usual. It is from Matthew 7 focuses on the issue of judging, or rather, not judging other people. We can find all sorts of loopholes, lots of wiggle… Continue reading

I didn't realize that Donald Miller had prayed at the DNC. He is positive and unapologetic in his witness, yet in no way offensive to those still working our their beliefs. It is really great material. Be encouraged and …… Continue reading