In Pentecostal Spirituality, Steven J. Land notes, “The kingdom of God is already present, but not yet consummated.” While living in that tension, it sometimes seems as if we are alone and God is unaware of our pain and suffering. Conversely, when we experience an inbreaking of the kingdom which is yet to come, we are overwhelmed by... Continue Reading →
Communicating Effectively
Before my wife, Linda, became a resident at Legacy Village, I, along with my family and paid caregivers, were able to meet all of her physical needs; however, the picture accompanying today’s blog, taken last week at a luau, vividly illustrates what I could not provide her – a social life with her peers, and... Continue Reading →
Celebrating Abundant Life
In three days, Linda and I will have been married for fifty-nine years. Recently, a new appreciation of this milestone has captured my attention. It cannot be understood apart from Jesus’ clearly drawn distinction between two opposing realities: The thief’s purpose is to steal, kill and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its... Continue Reading →