I once looked in a mirror and saw long, thick, brown hair. Today I look in a mirror and see shorter, thinning, not-as-brown hair. Turn my head to the side and I catch a glimpse of a growing bald spot on the back of my head. Getting older has changed my appearance. It happens to… Read More »
Married For Many Years and Still Going Strong
I had the privilege Sunday afternoon of leading eight couples in renewing their marriage vows. Married between six and 34 years, they had spent several weeks meeting on Sunday evenings learning how to be better husbands and wives. Renewing their vows was a great way to celebrate their love for each other and reaffirm their… Read More »
A Starfish and a Stranger
A man I’ve never met and to whom I’ve never spoken sent me an email about 1:30 am this past Monday night / Tuesday morning. He explained that he lived in Tennessee and had gone through a divorce last year. As a believer he had been struggling with the pain and guilt of divorce. “I… Read More »
A Nasty Divorce
Hollywood has been buzzing with the news that celebs Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are divorcing. The divorce, as often happens, seems to be getting nasty and the couple are not speaking to each other. It appears a custody battle is brewing over their young daughter. I normally don’t post anything on this blog about… Read More »
Sunday Morning Blessings
My Sunday morning began and ended with a blessing. I mentioned one of them in both worship services yesterday, but the other one occurred at the end of our last service. First, the one I mentioned in yesterday’s sermon. I followed my usual Sunday morning routine, which means I got up early, purchased coffee at… Read More »