“Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45
Before we ever dated, Marci and I spent a year playing in a traveling band, performing concerts across the country and becoming best friends. It was a fun and exciting time in our lives. During a rehearsal break, I was playing that beautiful old love song, “The Nearness of You” on the piano. Marci approached... Continue Reading →
This week marks 47 years of marriage for Marci and I. We know God’s unending love is the reason our love has endured so long. For 30 of those years we were blessed to serve God as worship leaders in various churches. I'm thankful for those who inspire and encourage us to praise the Lord.... 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 →
My beloved father-in-law Don Mardock kept his joy to the end, even though his health drastically declined. What do they say? “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... 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 →
My wife's uncle Larry shed his earth suit this year. We were able to visit him a few weeks before his departure and he was so full of joy. He knew heaven awaited him because Jesus had conquered the grave. Death was simply the door between two worlds. Just before he died he told his... Continue Reading →
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