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The Apostle Paul, who suffered greatly while on earth, provided remarkable insight into what motivated him forward in the midst of overwhelming adversity: That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they Read more

Before the earth was formed, God already had a very distinct plan for each of our lives; however, finding that unique purpose requires us to believe he is still capable of bringing order out of chaos. In today’s blog, I will share how this reality has guided me in my role of caregiver to my Read more

Prior to Jeffery’s death, our family lived in a small home in Cleveland, Tennessee. Two memories provide a foundation for this week’s blog: The mirror in the tiny master bath invariably fogged up when we took a shower, requiring repeated wiping before we could see clearly. On a lighter note, one morning when I checked Read more

Jesus was the greatest teacher who ever lived. His capacity to share profound truth through parables never ceases to amaze me; however, even that is surpassed in his teaching by example. On the last night of his life on earth, we are invited to witness as he demonstrates his love for his disciples, and calls Read more

Aging = the process of growing old. How can a word so easily defined evoke so many complex reactions? Linda and I always knew that it was happening; however, marrying quite young, we carefully crafted an image of how old age would look. One thing was for certain: We would not be like those who Read more

Childhood events have a direct impact upon the way we view life as an adult. When I reflect upon my Easters of long ago, a single memory always rises to the surface: I was between eight and ten years old, Sunday School was over and I, along with a group of boys, was preparing to Read more

As Linda and I have journeyed through her long battle with Alzheimer’s, we have discovered that no two days are the same. Rather than allowing that to become a source of discouragement, which is a constant threat, we have chosen to allow it to move us toward a greater understanding of God’s plan for our Read more

I enjoy blessing others with words of encouragement, praise, and thankfulness for who they are and what they do; however, when such words are directed toward me, I tend to think the speaker must not know me very well. This was especially true in my youth, as I struggled with feelings of inadequacy and continually Read more

Growing up in poverty, having her first-born child die in her arms, and surviving the Great Depression created within my mother the capacity to define life in understandable terms. When speaking of people who were facing tough times, she would say, “They are caught between a rock and a hard place!” As a child, I Read more

Growing up in a Bible-believing church, I remember a strong emphasis being placed on the Second Coming of Christ. Today, among many believers, the fervor for Heaven has been replaced with an emphasis upon faithfully living out the life of Christ while on earth. Unfortunately, this has resulted in an unnecessary tension between two valid Read more