Grandpa’s in the Kitchen with China!
After my grandfather's sudden passing in 1965, his wife, my grandmother—whom we affectionately call Grandpa — sold their home. It took them nearly a...
Our happiness requires rehab
A short article titled “If you're happy and you know it, you're probably in Finland" caught my eye in this morning's newspaper. According to...
On a warriors wings
He was seventeen, ready to begin his last year of high school. This handsome, happy fellow looked forward to playing football and his favorite,...
The solitary cardinal
Before Christmas in 2011, my two daughters and I sat silently at the breakfast table, our heads drooping and our eyes downcast.
Heather, my 38-year-old...
Finding solace in God’s house
The stress level in American homes today is through the roof. Uncertainty about everything from egg prices to job losses creates a nagging unease....
It’s not my fault!
We all learn early that passing blame is often easier than admitting error. As kids, we go to great lengths to avoid time-outs, lectures,...
Jesus is not an American
Boy, I bet that title rattled some reader's rompers! Of course, Jesus is not an American since our nation didn't exist when he did....
A holy poke in the ribs
Throughout my younger years, Mom used her index finger to poke me many times. "Stand up straight,” she said as she pushed her finger...
Keep “purring” to greatness
Mooch woke from his nap, yawned, and settled back on his warm bed with his little pink sock. Suddenly, he realized, "I have lost...
A heavenly mystery at Marshalls
At times, most of us wonder where heaven is and whether we will reunite with our departed loved ones if we make it there....
Faith rising from the ashes
He cautiously walked across a field of rubble, carefully managing not to trip on downed rebar, wire, shards of glass, and broken stone. A...
The winds of change
What is better for our souls, country, and humankind: spreading criticism or compassion? Which of these would God choose? We know the correct answer,...