Teaching Kingdom Values in a Secular Culture
During nearly four decades of pastoring, my ability to comfort those who were facing death was sometimes hindered by sincere, well-intentioned persons who insisted that we can remain healthy until God calls us home. Such a view point denies the medical reality that more often than not, death is a painful process, as well as... Continue Reading →
Upon beginning this three-part series, I noted that the obvious intentionality etched on Linda’s face in the accompanying picture, which was taken on January 13, was at odds with so much that has transpired since that time. I had no idea how quickly that comparison would be rendered obsolete. Today, I will share my thoughts under... Continue Reading →
In last week’s blog, I noted that Linda’s struggle with Alzheimer’s has taught me how to successfully live in the present. Before then, my greatest hinderance was erroneously connecting my personal joy with the circumstances surrounding me -- good times equal great joy, tough times equal great despair. Over time, in the crucible of suffering,... Continue Reading →
Individuals who are able to correctly conceptualize the relationship between the past, present, and future are positioned to live joyful and productive lives; however, all too often this desirable and achievable goal is short-circuited by the time trap: an unhealthy tendency to live in the past or rush toward the future at breakneck speed. Throughout... Continue Reading →
In last week’s blog, I noted that the development of meaningful communication is a lifelong process, and an orderly progression in the development of spoken language can be observed: “Words are associated with objects, places or persons. Sentences slowly develop as more objects, places or persons are included. Comprehension occurs when concepts and ideals enter the equation.” Today,... Continue Reading →
I am fascinated by the message depicted in the picture accompanying today’s blog. This couple is obviously intent on making sure they do not stray from the correct path and wind up at the wrong destination. In so many ways, they represent the approach to life that Linda and I adopted early in our marriage.... Continue Reading →
Linda and I always enjoyed the excitement of the Christmas holidays. Her creative spontaneity provided the impetus for a joyous break from our demanding schedules. In the early years, we alternated between visiting my parents in Florida and her parents in the North. After the children were old enough to enjoy the winter sports, we... Continue Reading →
After retiring from the pastorate in 2012, Linda and I had six years to prepare for the time in which she would become a resident in the Memory Care Unit at Legacy Village in Cleveland, Tennessee. We spent a significant amount of that time developing a more intimate relationship with Christ, defining the core values... Continue Reading →
Sixty years ago today, Linda was in Kentucky and I was in Florida. Even though we were on Christmas break, our thoughts kept returning to what had just happened at a small college in Cleveland, Tennessee. After ignoring each other for a year and a half, in the two weeks before leaving campus, we had... Continue Reading →
With the exception of minor editing, changes in dates, and the accompanying picture, today’s blog is the same one that I published on Linda’s two preceding birthdays. I cannot improve the message. In four days, Linda will be 82. On our first date, I was 19 and she was 21. Over the years, our age... Continue Reading →
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