“Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45
“Take your lickin’ like a man!” the pastor shouted after I told him I disagreed with his accusation that I had “an antagonist attitude toward the primary leadership of the church.” Yes, that was him. During that difficult time, I clearly heard the Holy Spirit say, "Walt, thank me for this." So I did. I... Continue Reading →
Our family loves the movie The Princess Bride. It’s a classic love story with one scene that always reminds me of the gospel. When Buttercup discovers her true love Westley is not dead, he says to her, “I told you I would always come for you. Why didn’t you wait for me?” She replies, “Well... Continue Reading →
“I don’t believe there is a God. We're all here by accident,” Roman said as we sat in the restaurant discussing evolution. I replied, “You are not an accident, Roman, and you could never convince me God is not real. I know Him personally.” Surprisingly, he responded, “I can appreciate experience.” Besides knowing God personally,... Continue Reading →
A dear friend whose life changed remarkably after we baptized him told me months later, “I left the old me at the bottom of the pool. I hated that person.” Baptism really is a death, burial and resurrection. What we are saying when we choose to be baptized is, “I'm tired of living for myself.... Continue Reading →
After the sixth defibrillator shock to my heart, I was certain I’d be meeting Jesus that night. Here is my shocking story. When I was twelve, I found out I had a rare heart disorder. Then in my 30s I received my first pacemaker. In my 40s a defibrillator was implanted in my chest. Wires... Continue Reading →
Marci and I took dance lessons years ago and loved it. Songwriter Irving Berlin wrote, “The best things happen while you’re dancing!” Well that depends on who you’re dancing with! God loves dancing. There was dancing in the father’s house when the prodigal son came home. King David danced before the Lord. Psalms 149:3 says,... Continue Reading →
Looking back, perhaps it was a bit sappy. Marci walked down the aisle as I played “You are So Beautiful” on the piano. Then she sang to me, “Till There Was You.” Sappy? Romantic? You decide. All I know is we were young and crazy in love! True love should make us act a little... Continue Reading →
Sometimes I wish I could go back in time to when our girls were little. The world seemed a better, kinder place back then. The world today is so different. Kids are being forced to doubt their gender. No one in their right mind trusts the government or the media anymore. Corrupt leaders, due to... Continue Reading →
Teaching my grandson to play an instrument is a blessing. He is very gifted but knows he has much to learn. “Everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher." Luke 6:40. Jesus was saying, “You can be like Me and do the things I do. But you need to let me... Continue Reading →
Marci and I met in a music group in the 70s. She sang and I played keyboards. She says she first fell in love with my talented hands. I first fell in love with her beautiful face. Among her many talents, Marci founded Marci Beaucoup® where she fabricates custom textiles for designers and homeowners. One... Continue Reading →
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