Character
When I was about 6 or 7 years old, my friends and I decided we all needed some candy from the corner store. It was 1954 and at that age there weren’t many ways for a kid to make money, especially a quarter (5 candy bars!) So, we decided we should spin a yarn about […]
Perseverance
The days have started to warm up, but it’s still a little colder than I like it in the evenings. Easter is coming, but there is still that edge on the weather that reminds me it’s not time yet. I have to bide my time and wait for the pullovers and shorts. It seems to […]
Suffering
I will never forget June 22nd, 1973. I can close my eyes and see the day, smell the air and feel the sweat trickling down my back at 6:00 AM. Major Herring had us check each other’s backpacks to insure they were full and secure. Our rifle and ammunition were fixed firmly into place. Our […]
Dating
I obtained my driver’s license in 1963 about the time an unusually catchy song, called “The Rhythm of the Rain” became popular. While the license gave me the freedom to start dating on my terms, I soon learned I had idealistic visions of how these dates should turn out. Maybe idealistic is not the right […]
Pain
I was about 28 years old when I began to notice blood in my urine and experiencing some discomfort. I didn’t think much about it until I told my wife and she insisted I see a specialist. Upon examination the doctor discovered cancer, removed the tumors, and treatment began. During my one year check-up, they […]
Your ministry
About the time I completed seminary, I took a position as a staff pastor in a mega-church. The attendance in the area I headed up was larger than 90% of the churches in most major American cities. While I was elated with the position and loved the ministry, I discovered over the next couple years […]
Your ministry
When you arrive at Senior Citizenry, have received a few years of AARP magazine, and the grandchildren begin to make their visits, life takes on a different feel and causes you to pose questions you’ve never asked yourself before. You begin to wonder about your different “lives.” Your life with Deity, your life with family, […]
Friends
Recently, I had an old friend from Marine Corps days get in touch with me. I was elated at the opportunity of spending time with him after 30+ years because I had tried to locate him on multiple occasions without any luck. After Troy and Maya returned to Virginia, I began to think about how […]
Rainy Days
I obtained my driver’s license in 1963 about the time an unusually catchy song, called “The Rhythm of the Rain” became popular. While the license gave me the freedom to start dating on my terms, I soon learned I had idealistic visions of how these dates should turn out. Maybe idealistic is not the right […]
How to live your life
Well, you knew it was going to happen, you just didn’t know when. You knew your dad, at some point, was going to tell you how to live your life. Well hopefully, it won’t be that bad. I will try to make it as gentle as possible! But before I get started I want you […]