While watching the scenes from a helicopter flying over the destruction of hurricane Michael, it brought back memories of photos of Hiroshima. As of this writing, the death toll is eighteen and expected to climb. One newsreel featured a couple who said, "Our house used to be here." The camera panned across an open lot. … Continue reading God, Michael, and Other Questions

I reckon I am in the fall of my life. If I live, an average lifespan I have about 10 to 20 years left. The truth is; however, I may die today, or I may live to be well over 100 years old; God only knows. If one were to look at my hair, they … Continue reading The Winter of Life

Last night Julie and I finally sat down and propped up our feet. We were both tired. We talked about what needed to be done the following day. I said, "It seems like last Monday was two months ago." "Last Monday" we closed on a new home. The house is new to us, but in … Continue reading Moving Day

A few weeks ago I commented that Julie and I would have our fortieth anniversary by the end of the month; as I type this that marvelous day will be here by the end of the week. Our anniversary is August 30. My prayer for this week's column is that it will show how God … Continue reading Love Letters

What is a Christian? I reckon the answer depends on whom you ask. Webster says, "A person who believes in the teachings of Jesus Christ." Many Christians would define a Christian as, "Someone who is saved or born again." That answer may be technically correct, but unless someone knows the vernacular; "saved" and "born again" … Continue reading What is a Christian?

When the lottery jackpot hit a billion dollars, nearly everywhere I went people were talking, "If I had a billion dollars ..." As far as myself, my first thought is the tithe, paying off the church mortgage, getting out of debt, buying a home, setting up the grandkids (all twelve of them) for college, and … Continue reading Questions about Eternity

Our children are planning a surprise anniversary party for us. A reservation for a shelter at a nearby state park was made months ago, who will supply what is determined, and schedules are adjusted. The surprising aspect of the party was broken about a month ago when my oldest daughter figured out that she and … Continue reading Our Happy Marriage

Jesus tells of two men, one who builds his house on a rock, while the other, constructs his house upon the sand. When the storms of life come crashing; the house on the rock holds firm, while the home built on sand lays in a pile of rubble. Such as it is in life. We … Continue reading Two Foundations

“President Trump colluded with Russia to win the election.” “President Trump is hard on Russia.” “Trump and Putin are friends.” Unless you are part of the Robinson family that is stuck on a deserted island, or the Robinson family lost in space, you have probably heard those quotes recently (I will not ride in a … Continue reading Russia’s Upcoming Military Defeat