But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. 2 Peter 2:1 A recent trip with little preparation and no reservations resulted in a bedtime search for a hotel room. We stopped at all the nationally recognized hotel chains within our budget, and each receptionist informed … Continue reading Things Aren’t Always What They Seem →

The Lord is with you, mighty warrior. Judges 6:12 Battles are raging all around. I see many friends struggling with the distress of situations that seem too much to bear.  These disheartening battles include cancer, heart disease, mental illness, financial difficulties, addictions, lawsuits, false accusations, broken families, and fighting an actual war. Our children aren't … Continue reading Mighty Warrior →

Do you ever feel like Popeye the Sailor Man? When he was fed up with being bullied by Bluto or just exhausted with life, Popeye would grumble, "I've had all I can stands, I can't stands no more!"  He would squeeze a can of spinach until it popped open, then eat the spinach and sometimes the … Continue reading I Can’t Stands No More →

A few years ago a friend loaned me a GPS (Global Positioning System) for a family trip. It was fantastic to have an electronic map displaying our location along with a friendly voice which told us exactly which direction and when to turn. If we missed a turn, the GPS would patiently say, "recalculating, recalculating" … Continue reading GPS for Life →

A few years ago, we took the youth group on a float trip down the Illinois River. Many of the kids had never been river rafting. They learned that there were many obstacles to overcome, such as trees that can knock you into the water or rocks that can flip your raft. It took awhile … Continue reading Peaceful Maneuvers →