If you and I have been invited to join Him in His work and vision, it must include such love of the people with all their hurts, flaws, and quirks. Continue reading

  Asked to summarize a life,I hesitated,Overwhelmed by complexity,Ambiguity,Perpetuity,Jaded acuity.Then proceeding,DeclaredBeloved,Significant,Unique,Necessary for meTo be me andYou to be youandUs to be we and we to beUs.Respect.Honor,Loss.Gratitude.Life-gift.     Continue reading

“Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.” – Dr. Suess Continue reading

“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.” Continue reading

Oh wondrous, glorious, mystery and bliss, By grace, the moment we shall not miss, Beyond the veil of time and space When by His side we take our place. Continue reading

  A few years ago, I was preparing a message on judgment when I was struck with a surprise – It was a message of hope. — Even when there are no signs of life in the tree, the Gardener… Continue reading

The message of repentance is good news, not so much, “you must,” as “you can.” Yes, we must, but we never knew we could. Continue reading

All of my students have one thing in common: Continue reading

I wish for you all a day filled with extraordinary, audacious, and joyful success. Continue reading

It was the cool of the day. It ought to have been the most precious time of their day. Continue reading