“Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45
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 →
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 →
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 →
Pride is like bad breath. You’re always the last one to know you have it! I’m thankful for a wife who’s not afraid to tell me when my pride starts to stink. It’s happened more than once. My pride makes me hate to lose. Marci dislikes playing games with me when I am too competitive.... Continue Reading →
Someone once told me God is head over heels in love with me, and He can’t help it. I’ve never forgotten those words. Is that really true? I have friends who fear at times that God is unhappy with how they’re living. They have an unhealthy fear of Him. Fear, necessarily, is not always a... Continue Reading →
I took my teenage grandsons to see the movie The Forge. It’s a powerful story about an irresponsible boy who becomes a man, thanks to some godly men who show him the love of Jesus. I recently wrote about a group of men I meet with called Men of Integrity. I’ve rarely found men who... Continue Reading →
Recently, Marci and I learned we were swindled out of a large sum of money we had paid for a tiny house. The company’s president blew it on race cars and trips to Las Vegas. Ouch! Father warns us, “Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit.... Continue Reading →
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