“Let’s go somewhere!” The request from our two-year-old granddaughter surprised me, because at the time we were sitting comfortably on the living room floor, surrounded by her many toys, books, and other amusements. She had our full attention in her playtime. Many of her favorite foods and snacks were nearby. We hadn’t even turned on […]
Good new days
We all have “good old days” in our lives. They may be the days when we felt most successful or appreciated, or when things were done the way we agreed with or liked, or when those we respected were in charge. Most of us have good old days in our churches too. Days when our […]
Year-round gifts
Though Illinois winters can be cold and grey, bright spots we should remember as the new year gets underway are the Christmas gifts that we can now enjoy! For example, I received several pairs of funny or unusual socks this year. Each time I pull on a new pair I smile and think about how […]
Grateful words
Recently Beth and I joined a group of Baptist pastors and leaders and their spouses for a tour of biblical sites in Greece. For a week we followed the footsteps of Paul from Philippi, through Thessaloniki and Berea, and on to the ancient world crossroads of Athens and Corinth. It would be difficult to briefly […]
Pumpkin disciples
Prior to this fall, I hadn’t set foot in a pumpkin patch for many years. It’s not that doing so is inconvenient. Our neighbor Norm owns several acres adjacent to our subdivision, where he grows sweet corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, and sells them by the roadside. And in the fall, he invites everyone into a large […]
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