The Name

Years ago, when Mark was in the insurance and investment business, he went to see a couple who were interested in buying life insurance. They were expecting their first baby and felt an urgency to purchase life insurance for the husband. Mark met with them and when he...

It’s Worth the Wait

I was observing a crane this morning as I sat in my corner chair. I love coming to the lake for a time of getting away, quiet, reflection and just observing the incredible creation God made for our enjoyment. Here we have the water to observe, the trees and plants...

Afraid of the Storm

Avery, our six year old granddaughter, was spending the night with us. We had finished dinner and were settling in to watch a movie. All of a sudden lightning strikes lit up the living room. I thought it was the television, but Avery insisted that it was lightning....

So Many Good Ones

Just recently, our oldest grandson has begun to ask questions related to the opposite sex. He’s ten years old and has suddenly realized that girls exist! Recently, he and his dad were having a “guys” night out. He told his dad that he was afraid his dad was going to...

Loving as He Loves

Mark was insisting that he should purchase a gift for me for Valentine’s Day. I was just as insistent that he was not to purchase a gift. I have always felt sorry for him because my birthday is just two weeks following national Love Day. Why is February 14th “the day”...

Not Idle

Lately, I have found myself pondering the concept of rest. God speaks of rest and being still numerous times in His word. Our culture offers very few opportunities for rest. Busy would be the definition of life these days. Commitments, obligations and activities we...