Originally Posted April 15, 2020 Trial lawyers have an old saying: “You never ask a question on cross examination to which you do not know the answer.” Perry Mason certainly followed that mandate in the TV series that was broadcast from 1957-1966. Perry never lost a case. I actually felt bad for the district attorney, Hamilton Burger, … Continue reading “Questions Are Powerful” →

Life is  hard when we’re sad. Yet, even Jesus had moment of sadness. He wept over the death of Lazarus. He certainly was in anguish in the Garden of Olives before his suffering and death on the cross. While Jesus had moments of sadness, he was never depressed.  What’s the difference? Well, “Everyone experiences moments of sadness. … Continue reading “Laugh Every Day” →

Wow, what a beautiful spring day….. it’s in the upper 60’s, blue sky, low humidity. I enjoy standing outside and taking deep breaths of the fresh air. I feel healthier by the minute. My spirit tends to improve on days like today…. sunny, bright, a perfect day.  Boy, what if I lived in Iceland. On … Continue reading “What A Day” →

Occasionally I’ll see a house painted a bright pink color and think “yikes, who in the world would ever paint a house that color”. You may see what you consider a strange looking car or house or outfit or haircut or whatever, and think the same thing… woe, what is that….. "Hey, I've Got Good … Continue reading Does My Enthusiasm Match The Message? →

There was a song from the 1930’s called, “what a difference a day makes, 24 little hours”. It was again popular in the late ‘50’s. Well if St. Peter was a pop singer, this might be his theme song. He went from being a pretty weak and conflicted fisherman, to a bold and articulate and … Continue reading “What A Difference A Day Makes” →

Many years ago I heard it said that the problem with today’s evangelistic efforts, is that we keep “answering questions that no one is asking”….ie. great answers, but who cares? Who is interested in the answers ? If I’m not interested in something, I don’t tend to pay attention to it.  What interests people today? … Continue reading “Time To Awake The Dawn” →

Originally Posted April 14, 2020 This past summer we were at the beach celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary with all of our family… 10 kids, spouses, and 38 grandchildren…. 59 total. It was a wonderful week. One day I was up early enough to see the sun rise. It was a beautiful and magnificent dawn. I love … Continue reading The Dawn From On High →

Originally Posted April 13, 2020 There was a popular TV sitcom back in the late  ‘80’s called “Cheers” It was about the lives of some characters who frequented a bar in Boston. Every week the show began with a catchy theme song with the refrain  “Sometimes you want to go… where everybody knows your name…”.  That little … Continue reading Someone Knows My Name →

I tend to be surprised when I too often fall short of the mark ….. “Boy, I thought I was better than that… I should have said this or that…I should have been more kind or more bold or more quick to forgive or  more hopeful ….. “  Yet in truth, I don’t think the Lord … Continue reading “Why Are You Troubled” →

We’ve all heard the phrase “familiarity breeds contempt”… “ I’ve heard that so many times that I zone out…. I already know what it contains.” There’s certainly a danger in that attitude. This can even occur with the scriptures… oh yes, John 3:16, I know what that says.  "The Day Is Far Spent" Well, while … Continue reading “Don’t Leave Us” →