Eighty-One And Still Going Strong
At eighty-one, each new day is becoming more rewarding. A new adventure is being unveiled, and it’s fun waiting to see what is coming next. So often people think of older women and men as being non-productive or not as useful as younger individuals. But I want to …
Read MoreThe True Measure of Success
I used to think that I had to do big things to be a worthy follower of the Lord. I observed the endless activities of others—their preaching, teaching, leading, etc. I equated worthwhile discipleship by the size of the job. But now I understand that …
Read MoreThrough A Child’s Eyes
Many of our mistakes are evident immediately. Others take years to discover. Several months ago, a little girl helped uncover one of mine. One day Nicole came to our house for dinner, bringing me a beautiful red rose and a box of scented bath cubes. …
Read MoreA Reason For Everything
I rushed out of the supermarket with a cart piled high with groceries. I only had an hour to get home, unload my packages, and get to the hospital. Dad was in intensive care and the visiting hours were limited to specific times. When I reached …
Read MoreA New Perspective on Father’s Day
I had a good childhood. I knew that my father cared for me, but unfortunately he never could say “I love you.” As a child, he didn’t hear these words spoken openly, so it was difficult for him to verbally express his feelings to my …
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