Welcome to Transitions by The Book

Early this week, my ministry partners and I were having one of our Monday morning conversations when someone brought up the memory of the saying, “Kilroy was here.” I couldn’t help but be transported back to my childhood when Dad…

As many of you know, I am a space geek. Well, at least I used to be - when things were simpler than they are today. I was a young boy when the Mercury astronauts were chosen on April 9,…

Janet and I were big fans of the TV series, “West Wing” starring Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe and a host of other familiar actors and actresses who have seen their careers blossom as a result of this outstanding program. For…

Studying in seminary, and preparing for ministry, is a very exciting time of life. You are full of hope and can’t wait to preach, perform weddings and take on the mantle of pastoral responsibility. And then, you sit for an…

Tuesday evening, our daughter Jill sent me a text letting me know that the International Space Station would be within viewing distance from our home at 10:58 p.m. I’m a space nut - I have been for many years now.…