“Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45
I once asked a group of middle schoolers to write me a note asking anything on their heart. I’ll never forget one of the questions. The note simply said, “Life stinks! Why?” I’ve heard that some who died, gone to hell and came back to life say that hell stinks. I can attest to that.... Continue Reading →
If your home is your castle, my wife and I live in a castle made of metal. Previously a metal barn, we converted it into a barndominium, or "barndo." During the building of the barndo the Lord often reminded me of a passage of scripture warning His children to not let possessions take priority over... Continue Reading →
My father served in World War II with the U.S. Army tank destroyers. Their motto was - Seek. Strike. Destroy. Long before that war, the Son of God had a seek, strike, destroy mission that would change the world. Jesus came to seek and save the lost, by striking and destroying the evil hold Satan... Continue Reading →
My sweetheart and I have been married 45 wonderful years. Our wedding day was the happiest day of my life. Marci’s beauty overwhelmed me then— and it still does! We’ve had our struggles along the way but we knew from the start that a truly successful marriage would require tapping into a love greater than... Continue Reading →
I am having heart surgery on Valentine’s Day. Many have asked if I am worried. I'm not. I gave my heart to Jesus years ago and He still has it. I’m thankful for my abnormal heart. It’s a constant reminder of how dependent I am on God for every heartbeat. Best of all, when I... Continue Reading →
An alarm inside my chest has gone off every morning this week, telling me it’s time for surgery to have my defibrillator battery replaced. I hope someday they can invent a rechargeable battery. Someone suggested they put a solar panel in my head! We all require electricity flowing through our hearts to keep us alive.... Continue Reading →
Awhile back, my wife missed her flight home and was told she would have to wait twelve hours until another flight was available. In tears she called our friend Andy who flies for Southwest. Andy pulled some strings and was able to find a flight leaving in twenty minutes. Marci dashed to the gate, pounded... Continue Reading →
Recently, I apologized to my kids for acting in an unChristlike way. My daughter responded, “Dad, you’re only human.” That excuse might have worked for me in the past. But now, thanks to Christ, I am no longer only human. I am a new creation; a new species, “created to be like God—truly righteous and... Continue Reading →
Our beloved Papa Don kept his joy to the end, even though his health drastically declined. Someone jokingly said, “The best thing about old age is it doesn’t last very long!” Don had a dream he was part of a group arriving by boat to their destination. As they were docking, a crowd came to... Continue Reading →
With deep sadness and joy, I said goodbye last night to my dear friend and father-in-law Don Mardock. No one I’ve ever known has impacted more lives than Papa Don. After 94 years, Don peacefully shed his earth suit en route to heaven. Although our hearts miss him, we know we will see him again... Continue Reading →
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