Chances are, if you are older, and grew up anywhere near a farm or a rural area, you know what I'm writing about this evening. And for those of you who don't know - well, we're talking about CORN. Yep…
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For several weeks now, I have been wanting to go see the new Star Trek film. It is the 12th film in the series and follows the last movie made back in 2009. So, finally, Janet and I decided to…
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While it is true that the 4th of July is upon us in the morning, we're not quite there yet. But that doesn't mean that there isn't a celebration afoot. Because today, one of my dear friends celebrated the big…
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It's been another one of those weird days. I feel good, but I have been bombarded with another round of stuff that just is in conflict with a God centered existence. And it's been one of those days where I…
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I couldn't believe the outpouring of text and email messages to me after some of you read my post last evening. And from what I understand, those of you who know me well may have been inundated yourselves with calls…
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Tonight is post number 629 and for the first time since I have been writing, I am just not in the frame of mind to teach or offer words of encouragement this evening. There are numerous things going on in…
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I was working in my office upstairs at home this morning and the phone rang. It was a telemarketer. Now we have caller id, and Janet never likes to speak with these folks who are trying to sell us something.…
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I had a surprise earlier today when I opened my inbox. A pastor friend of mine, who leads a small church north of here, will be going away for several days and asked if I would fill in and preach…
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Thirty eight years ago this evening, Janet was in labor - getting ready to deliver Kristin, our oldest daughter, at Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital in downtown Chicago. Janet was in labor almost 36 hours before Kristin was born and I…
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