When I was a kid, one of my punishments was being sent to my room. At first, I hated the […]
The Erosion of Words
The cliff of the iconic Boneyard, or Palisades, on the Yukon River towered to one side of our boat. Every […]
The Discipline of Hospitality
We sat around the table finishing breakfast when I spotted movement outside. Everyone who was supposed to be there sat […]
What Do Mosquitoes Eat When People Aren’t Around?
The boat ride on the Yukon was nothing but spectacular. Mountains of giant proportions, various groups of birds, and smooth, […]
I Prayed for Days Like These
A herd of elephants. That’s what the middle school boys sounded like racing up the stairs, jockeying for positions on […]
Would I Stand?
Imagine with me. We are all gathered in a building. Worship music blaring. Songs of praise along with hands, all […]
If I Could Go Back
Summer camp remains my favorite tradition. As a teenager, summer camp meant a week with friends, learning new skills, and […]
Like Mama
I watched the pair from the back row—Mama and child. The toddler longed for Mama’s undivided attention during worship and […]
Ebenezers
Our lesson in Bible study this morning focused on the place that Samuel named Ebenezer. The Israelites were no longer […]
The Squawks
Wild Adventures Amusement and Water Park is twenty miles away, so season passes make sense, especially on these hot Florida […]