In the gospel reading of, Luke 12:13-21, Luke addresses an activity all too familiar in our culture: chasing after wealth, positions of power and acquisition of material goods. I am not saying that we should not save up for retirement Read more…

“Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope”. 1Peter 3:15 Not long ago I published a blog entitled God is really Real. In the blog, I invited you to search Read more…

My soon to be 16 year old granddaughter, who lives within walking distance of us, has spent a lot of time at our house this summer. And we have spent quite a bit of time talking—mostly about her; her life, Read more…

I’m sure most of you are aware that this year marks the 45th year since the passing of Elvis Presley. I’m also sure most of you went to see the Elvis movie this month.  Wait, you didn’t, you haven’t?????  Well, Read more…

When our daughter visits from Iowa, one of our favorite things to do is shop! We don’t always have a specific mission, so most of our time is spent talking, talking some more and then even more talking as we Read more…

There is a song by Christian singer Lauren Daigle that asks God this question; Where are You now When darkness seems to win? Where are You now When the world is crumbling? Where are You now  When all I feel Read more…

“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me,” C. S. Lewis.  Inspiring words from someone who has written 30 books that have been translated into over 30 languages and sold Read more…

Do you ever feel like there are just too many books and so little time? Online newsletters abound, books on numerous topics and a large variety of podcasts and videos continue to flood our email, news feeds and social media.  Read more…

Just days before Covid and the pandemic became a thing and toilet paper became such a sought after and cherished possession, I was with my spiritual director when he asked me if I was reading any new books. I told Read more…