Tour Guide
When God pointed me toward seminary back in 1993 I moved from LeMars, Iowa (population 10,000) to Phoenix, Arizona (population way more than 10.000). For being a farm kid, I…
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…
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…
To A Mother Who Has Lost Her Son
In November of 2014, my dear friend Shirley lost her son. Andy, only 41 years old, went to sleep at his home in Lubbock and woke up in heaven with…
Bennie Mulder And The Used Tires
Got the news today that Ben Mulder died last night. I shed a few tears when I heard about it. I wondered where those tears came from since I haven’t seen…