He appeared from nowhere and then reappeared again. I came to love the togetherness. Togetherness with Family Christmas break gave some of our grandboys extended time to stay with us for a few days here
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He appeared from nowhere and then reappeared again. I came to love the togetherness. Togetherness with Family Christmas break gave some of our grandboys extended time to stay with us for a few days here
Read moreFor I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” ~Jeremiah 29:11 NLT The front of the
Read moreBut God kept them from recognizing him. ~Luke 24:16 NLT The news stung like a hornet against bare skin. Christmas’ unexpected changes had invaded our home and yearly tradition. For over a decade, my wife
Read moreAnother year, another loss. The waves of sorrow and pain come and go, from gentle swells to emotional monsoons. Some we can predict. Others come out of the blue. Pain Follows Pain My forty-two-year-old nephew
Read moreAll humanity finds shelter in the shadow of your wings. ~Psalm 36:7 NLT We thought fall had arrived, but she fooled us. We longed for life in the shade, but couldn’t find it. One year,
Read more“Would you be interested in keeping one or two university students from Taiwan during Christmas break?” That simple question in December 2002, began a marvelous adventure that continues for our growing family today. Our Growing
Read more“A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.” Proverbs 25:11 (NIV) The young bride, shoulders slumped and head down, struggled to muffle her sobs so neither her husband nor neighbors
Read moreThe telephone rang at 2:00 a.m. “This is the police department. We’ve picked up a mother and three children. The kids are in pretty bad shape.” Another call, another challenge for healing hurtful hearts and
Read moreBack in the olden days we didn’t have color TV, cell phones, or video games. We’d never heard of remote controls, DVRs, or microwaves. We didn’t surf the net, use credit cards, or take
Read moreIf you long for springtime as winter begins, enjoy my description of the best meal of the year. When asked, “What’s your favorite family meal,” typical responses include Thanksgiving, Christmas, Mother’s or Father’s Day, or
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