“If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have …
Forever Young: The Backstory of that Special Day Pat Came Into Our Life
“I still believe in love and there must be a God above because he brought me you.” Lyrics from the …
May the Road Rise to Meet You: Happy St. Patrick’s Day
“May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm …
One Day You Finally Knew — And It Was God’s Grace
“But little by little as you left those voices behind… there was a new voice which you slowly recognized as …
Happy Heavenly 98th Birthday, Mom
“Time it was, and what a time it was, it was. A time of innocence, a time of confidences. Long …
Revisiting a Cold and Snowy Night in January 1972: The Last Time Dad, Dennis, and Me Were Together
“Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.” Psalm 30:5 The weather has been so cold …
Revisiting My Unexpected Baptism 71 Years Later
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born, I set you apart.” — Jeremiah …
Our First Christmas Tree: December 24, 1980
It was Christmas Eve 1980 and Mom and I had yet to purchase our first Christmas tree as a married …
Welcome to My Morning Tarah Jean and the Backstory of That Special Day You Were Born
“Welcome to my evening, the closing of the day. You know, I could try a million times, never find a …
Finding Joy on a Morning Bike Ride in This Season of Advent
“There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens”. From the Book of Ecclesiastes 3:1 …