It was the best “yes” I had ever heard. It was the day when I asked Starla to marry me and she said “yes.” I know I caught her at a weak moment. She had no idea what she was getting into. But nevertheless, she said “yes.” That was over […]
Write it down!
Have you ever noticed that when you buy a new car, that all of a sudden you start seeing that same car everywhere on the road? I remember when Starla was pregnant, I noticed pregnant women everywhere. When our children were born, I would notice babies everywhere. When they became […]
It’s not too late to apologize!
The church service was about to start. I was walking into the sanctuary, greeting people as I entered. To my right a little lady walked up to me. I realized I had not seen her in a few months. I gave her a hug and asked how she was? She […]
Lost and Found!
When I just a little kid, I can still remember the horror of being lost in the department store, separated from my family, wondering if I would ever see them again. Only to be gently greeted by a man in a security uniform, asking if I was alright? He wiped […]
Caution!
Have you ever seen a “Wet Paint” sign and just couldn’t resist the urge to touch it and find out if it was wet or not? Sure, most of us have done that at one time or another. What is it about caution signs and warning signs that cause some […]
Pardon the Interruption!
I was sound asleep, in the middle of the night, when out of nowhere I heard the sound. It’s the sound that you only hear in the dark of the night. It’s the sound that interrupts your sweet dreams. It’s the sound that beckons you from the comfort of your […]
The curse of creativity is conformity!
I read recently that in a research study, one series of I.Q. tests were given to children ages 2 – 4 years. How many children do you think were found to be highly creative with curious, questioning minds and an ability for abstract thinking? The results were: 95%. Now imagine […]
Does God Create Detours?
Recently as I driving to a restaurant, I was detoured by construction. Of course, I immediately resented the fact that I was being slowed down and was not going to arrive at the time I had planned. I was impatiently tapping my steering wheel and breathing deep sighs of frustration. […]
A Father’s Heart!
One of the greatest joys I have ever experienced is that of being a father. I’ll never forget the feeling when my first-born son came into this world. (Happy Birthday bro) I thought I would never be able to love another child in the same way. But when my […]
Beautiful Chaos!
Every time our family of four children, their spouses and our nine grandchildren get together and has a meal, it is Beautiful Chaos. Yes, Beautiful Chaos. There are kids climbing from one adult to the other. There is a child climbing under the table at any given moment trying to […]