On Asking “Why?”
It was a scorching July day in southern Minnesota. One of those “90/90” days; 90 plus degrees and 90% humidity. Being smart people, we were inside the house enjoying the…
Ceiling Fans And Teddy Bears
Every home has appliances that run continuously. Refrigerators and freezers come to mind. When you live in Phoenix, you can add ceiling fans to that list. In the Valley of…
The Plaque On The Mantel
What will you do today that will still be making a difference 40 years from now? Last week Trinity Christian students enjoyed our annual High School Retreat. A much anticipated…
A Note To My Seminary Professor
April 21, 1998 Dr. (Fred) Chay, Is it always like this? They never call or stop you on the street 10 minutes after class when everything is fresh in your…
Chosen
"Is love a feeling or a decision?" I put the question to my high school Old Testament students during a fall semester. The discussion is spirited. The questions they discover…
The Door
It’s among my most prized possessions. Impractical as it seems, it would be something I’d try to carry out with me if the house was on fire. Part of my…
Extremes
What's the hottest you've ever been? What's the coldest you've ever been? Residing in the Phoenix valley for 14 years, I lived through a lot of hot. In fact, there's…
The Sharpening Process
In addition to my writing/teaching/pastoring career, I have a wonderful part-time job. I am the “blade guy” for Bahama Buck’s, The Original Shaved Ice Company. Bahama Buck’s makes the best…
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Making Room For Bigger Problems
My good friend Blake Buchanon is one of the founders of Bahama Buck’s, The Original Shaved Ice Company. Bahama Buck's is excellent in every way. The only thing that would…
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Skipping Smart – An Open Letter To Those Under 30
We overhear you in the coffee shops. As members of our families, we listen to you tell us what you’re learning in college. We employ you at our businesses. We…