Sarah & Patrick!
So last week Sarah Noelle, my sister’s daughter, went on a vacation to Europe where her long time boyfriend romantically proposed in Paris in front of the Eiffel Tower. It hardly seems possible that she is old enough to get married; it seems like only yesterday she was playing with American Girl dolls and having…
Mother’s Day 2017
So I went to church and then Clayton and I went to see Grandma for Mother’s day! We wandered around Roger’s Gardens. After work, Emily and Connor met us for Dinner. Mom, I just don’t understand the soap from a casino! Odd, even from you!
Via Dolorosa
The Stations of the Cross – The Passion Week took on a whole new meaning since going to Israel! I walked the streets where Jesus carried my sin to Golgotha. We started at the top of the Mt. of Olives near Bethany. We walked to the Garden of Gethsemane and then up the Ascent to…
Pedro Conejo
A friend reminded me of Jim’s sleight-of-hand trick with the yellow foam bunnies today. He always had jokes and tricks ready to go, and kept them in his pocket! In fact, I cannot remember a time since I met him in 1977 that he was not always at the ready. He wore out several sets…
Palm Sunday Parade
I had the privilege of teaching in the BYKOTA adult fellowship on Sunday. Here is a brief synopsis of what I shared about the Triumphal Entry of Christ: I love a parade. The Rose Parade is spectacular and so is the Main Street Electrical parade. Parades are always fun events. Even though they are different…
Clayton at 21~
Dear Clayton, You are officially an adult in the eyes of the law. I think about what I hope for you as you finish college and become a independent and godly man. You are more amazing than you know. That is partly due to your own choices, partly due to your heritage and all a…
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord. Philemon 1:20 Can you imagine this holiday during Bible times? It definitely would have a different impression to see a wad of intestines on a card. Scripture refers to the bowels when it talks about tenderness and compassion.…
Ground Hog Day! Candlemas Day!
The prestigious prognosticator, Punxatawny Phil, saw his shadow today, which means we have 6 more weeks of Winter! Even though I am certain that the weather and the seasons (especially in the calendarically challenged state of California) have nothing to do with a rodent and his shadow, I am so glad that this winter has…
The Best Gifts Ever
Recently, at a Christmas party, I was asked about the best gifts I have ever given and the best ones I have gotten. I have been given more than my fair share over the years and since one of my love languages is gift giving, I had to think long and hard about this. I…
Merry Christmas 2016
Mohler Memories 2016 (a mild parody of the 12 days of Christmas) Oh! the 1st Mohler memory that this year brings to me: A Chicago Cubs World Series victor y! Oh! the 2nd Mohler memory that this year brings to me: 2 years of marriage for Connor & Emily (Connor is a Youth Pastor in…