Devotional

We are in an interesting series at church that explores calling and how each of is created by God for a purpose. Presumably that purpose is to help solve the various problems in the world - pain, injustice, hate, isolation,…

We are going through an interesting sermon series in church. It has to do with the "broken places" of the world and also includes a mandate to choose one person we will pray for who is a non-believer and how…

My middle brother, Doug, and I grew up together about 7 years ahead of the birth of our youngest brother, Ken. Doug and I were two years apart in school and chronologically, we are 21 months apart in age -…

Last night we attended church and heard the last sermon in a series about faith and hope - and how they lead to trust. The message was on the people of God during the exodus and how God showed up…

Yes, we are finally back home tonight after a wonderful stop at the Greenbrier - having spent several days prior to that in Williamsburg late last week. Janet and I make an annual pilgrimage to Williamsburg to see family, conduct…

This summer has been a long one for me. I have had very limited mobility and have spent most of my time in rehab and exercising to increase my strength and endurance. One of the by-products of my recovery was…

There's quite a bit of discussion going on in our area about a local train that used to travel from the northern suburbs of Indianapolis into the city. It's not in regular service anymore, but until several years ago, it…

Well, I guess I should really say that I am "walking" into fall since I haven't been medically cleared to "run" yet! Tomorrow is twenty-two weeks since I severed my right quad tendon in a fall up near Chicago and…

As I reduce my corporate responsibilities, I am being inundated with inquiries asking me to teach. I don't mean teaching in the corporate world, but rather, teaching at the college or graduate level. And I confess that I enjoy that…

It all started with Colin Kaepernick - you know, the quarterback who started the trend of kneeling for the national anthem several years ago. That act prompted outrage across the country, especially among those of us who are older folks.…