2 Samuel 20: 18-22 Then she continued, “There used to be a saying, ‘If you want to settle an argument, ask advice at the town of Abel.’ I am one who is peace loving and faithful in Israel. But you are destroying an important town in Israel. Why do you want to devour what belongs to... Continue Reading →
What Is Your Health Worth?
The title demonstrates a dilemma I wrestled with on last evening. Let me lay out the story for you, so you can understand the question. As I walked to the kitchen on Saturday morning, I felt a severe pain in my right abdomen. I assumed it would go away after a little rest. But, it... Continue Reading →
Feeling My Age Today and Still Thankful
Lately, I have had a great run of good health, with only cataract surgery interfering with my daily routine. I am not arrogant enough to think that I am doing anything to contribute to my good fortune, but I do walk most days. Yet, today I am feeling my age, for I have a backache... Continue Reading →
The Pain of Being Born With Flat Feet
Having flat feet is a terrible ordeal, Finding shoes that fit is hard to do. It's like looking for a needle in a haystack, And as scarce as hen's teeth, too. Shoemakers do not seem to understand, Producing ballet shoes, which is just plain mean. For when I try on those cute little numbers, The... Continue Reading →
The Excruciating Pain and Promise of History
Douglas and I are in Savannah celebrating our wedding anniversary. It is a beautiful city, one that reminds me so much of European cities in the styles of the houses, and in the layout of streets. People also walk a lot here, and there is a public transportation system geared toward making it where visitors... Continue Reading →
Skittish and Untamed
"Bang", I heard the front door. Getting up I heard Harold say "Charlie you need, 'Bang" (softer) to repent." By now, I was flying. "Bang" went the front door a third time. I could follow Harold by the sound of his lecturing. Catching him, I convinced this hard line Christian to turn around and let... Continue Reading →
Refusing Healing
When I went through a divorce, I heard the Ex was saying that I was too controlling. I had to laugh. She controlled everything I did. I even couldn't change the rear view mirror on the car or the setting on the toaster. I chalked it up to her inability to be wrong. I could... Continue Reading →
Misunderstood Forgiveness
Marriage is like these fishermen, teamwork built from years of working together. What do you do when your partner decides to move on? What if they do it in the most hurtful way possible? What if your child uses drugs and steals from and endangers you? There are many other scenarios that leave us angry... Continue Reading →
What is Faith of “The Walk by Faith” – by Douglas
When we trust God, we have such peace. Imagine sitting in jail, but filled with love for the other men, and so concerned with their spiritual walk that your thoughts about your own predicament almost vanish. We can only have such a walk when we have put our needs in God's hands and trust Him... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 