What does it really Matter?
It is the beginning of a new year and many people turn their wishes into resolutions, adding feet to their goals. At the very least there seems to be a willingness to try again. To be better or to become something more. I too have goals and aspirations, although nothing like I planned when I…
Twenty-Seven
My Daughter in Love has a birthday today. When I consider the short years I have known her and the depth of relationship and love in that same short season I am humbled at how much more it will be. This girl is stunning inside and out. She is smart and kind. She loves well.…
Letter to the 8th “Church”
Challenged by Mike following the sermon series on Revelation 2 & 3 to write a letter to myself from Jesus, I will make a feeble attempt. The 7 letters to the churches included some form of acknowledgement or praise for what they were getting right, followed by correction and a call to action. I am…
Aunt Patricia
We all have acquaintance with grief at some level. It is never over; it just continues to add layers to daily life. My Aunt Patricia made it safely home to heaven this week. While I will miss her all the rest of my life, I rejoice that she is whole again and in her forever…
My Friend Bill
What feels like a long time ago – and it was – we moved to Scottsdale and joined in ministry with a family of believers known as First Baptist Church of Scottsdale. We were privileged to know, befriend and love many new people, some for a season and others for a lifetime. Some we led…
The Empty Seat
Today I was startled by another person who has gone ahead to heaven; that is number 6 in as many days. Why does it feel like more people die at the holidays?! I know that it probably not true, but perhaps it just feels even more difficult because of the season. For many, me included,…
Thanksgiving List 2025
A place – While I am wishing for a place of my own, I am grateful for a place to belong at my brother’s house with “Plumeria Alley” in the backyard! A gift given – I am grateful to have been able to take my kids on a trip to Chicago A gift received –…
Seventy Years Ago
Today I celebrate the person God created with me in mind before the world was even made . Humbly I thank Him for loving me that much when Jim was made. “Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever…
Fifteen yrs ago – the Last Time –
They say that a person is not really gone until no one remembers them any longer; when someone leaves earth some part of them remains and their memory is left behind for their loved ones to hold on to. (Think Pixar’s Coco). I have worked hard to remember Jim and keep his memory alive so…