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When Storm Winds Blow

Isabel came and went. Storms come and go, but what remains standing after the hurricane wind and rain swept gray…

October 27, 2025
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Boiling It All Down*

“I believe; help my unbelief!” (Mark 9:24). These words ring true for me so often in my experience of Life’s…

October 21, 2025
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What Is A Man? Some thoughts…

I was raised in a time when some things were clearly defined and expected. They were not as conflicting or…

September 26, 2025
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What good is it?

What is: Put another way – “What good is it?” We cry out in protest for love, for peace, for…

August 27, 2025
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Sailing With the Wind

I was really excited about sailing again, even though it had been a while. Although my memories of the experience…

August 5, 2025
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The Art Of Picking Blackberries

Late July – early August is blackberry season at our camp in Central New York State. The summer of ’92…

July 30, 2025
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Just Doing Church

– 37 Ways There are seasons in the life when a Christian just needs to “Be” rather than “Do.” Likewise…

June 17, 2025
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The Patient Father

We sat on the couch one Tuesday evening, father and son. It was story time and my then 4½ year…

June 6, 2025
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May You Live To See Your Children’s Children

The day finally came, the day long awaited. In my arms was placed a brand new bundle of baby and…

June 3, 2025
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Dr. Bob’s Mantle

“How’s your soul?” – “Go and give them Jesus!” It hangs on the back of my office door; a burgundy,…

May 30, 2025
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