December 9, 2010
“We live in a world full of males who have prolonged their adolescence. They are neither boys nor men. They live, suspended as it were, between childhood and adulthood, between growing up and being grown-ups. Let’s call this kind of… Continue Reading…
December 8, 2010
Linda and I spent a couple of hours, this evening, testing mattresses together in several area stores. We are looking for something to replace our Sleep Number bed. It was a good idea at first and we liked it when… Continue Reading…
December 8, 2010
“If Jesus is precious to you, you will not be able to keep your good news to yourself. You will be whispering it into your child’s ear. You will be telling it to your husband. You will be earnestly imparting… Continue Reading…
December 7, 2010
Today was the 69th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. It was a date that President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared would “live in infamy”. Indeed, the events of that day initiated a change of direction for the world… Continue Reading…
December 6, 2010
I love to observe the relationship between my dear wife, Linda and our adorable cat, Noelle. Linda and Noelle have developed something of an interesting relationship. Linda has always wanted a lap-cat and revels in the fact that Noelle sits… Continue Reading…
December 5, 2010
“And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled… Continue Reading…
June 29, 2010
I’m sitting in the lobby of the Crowne Plaza, sipping on a coffee and nibbling on a scone. Convention enters its second day today with business meetings and break out sessions. We enjoyed a wonderful message from Charles Petit (President… Continue Reading…
June 25, 2010
This morning, IFCA Board President Earl Brubaker traced through the Book of Acts, the development of persecution as it incrementally increased from “ridicule” on the day of Pentecost to threats of physical violence, to actual physical attacks, imprisonment and death.… Continue Reading…
June 24, 2010
Linda and I arrived in Springfield after a pleasant trip from Dubuque. The Crowne Plaza Hotel & Convention Center will be “home” for the next 8 days and we’re all moved in and relaxing a bit before heading over to… Continue Reading…
June 23, 2010
Linda and I are leaving tomorrow Springfield IL where I will participate in the Annual Meeting of the IFCA Board of Directors and then together we will attend the Annual Convention of IFCA International at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and… Continue Reading…