We had a visit yesterday from an old friend, and his lovely wife. Sonya and I have known him for more than forty years, since the very beginning of each of our walks with our Lord. As I sat there in conversation with him, around the scriptures and the deeper things of God of course, I was thanking my Lord for this faithful man’s input into both of our lives right from when we were saved back when we were in our twenties. This man, now in his eighties, and very near to the e

No one starts out life with an understanding of how they will live their life or what their life will produce, me as much as anyone. Conversely, I can now look back over my years with increasing understanding. I’m finally able to see the greater plan and purpose interwoven through my years, even those I would describe as my muddling years. Recently I was reading a commentary by Joseph Benson and his description of late fruiting trees resonated with me. Fruit trees are fascina

From my earliest memories, I have loved reading. Childhood holidays were spent exploring the extensive library in my grandpa’s sunroom (our bedroom for the holidays). I'd grab a book and curl up on the bed with the sun streaming through large picture windows, or head out and find a low-riding tree branch under a shady tree to hang in and read. When I wasn't able to find reading material that grabbed me, I'd raid his treasure of Phantom comics that filled a large chest of draw

I knew in that moment that I was going to be...

My hope is to share a sprinkling of love, hope, encouragement, and perhaps inspiration from what I have received, with whoever is interested