I’m tearing up as I write this. Two girls were sitting at a table when their waitress Riley commented on how beautiful their energy was. The girls replied, “Thank you very much but that’s not really us, but God in us.” Riley responded, “Oh, that’s cute.” What happened next is incredible! The girls would return... Continue Reading →
My Stinkin’ Pride
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 →
Full House
Four generations, ages 6 to 93, living in the forest under one roof. It’s challenging at times, but the blessings far outweigh the difficulties. Meet our family. Crosby and Marci have a special bond. The day often begins with this little guy jumping into our bed to snuggle! Our only granddaughter Dixie is such a... Continue Reading →
Love, Sweet Love!
Friday, Marci’s parents celebrate 73 years of marriage. We just celebrated 45 years together. The longevity of our marriages didn’t come from reading a marriage manual. The only manual that kept us together was Emmanuel. Christ’s unending love is the cause of our unending love. “We love because He loved us first.” 1 John 4:19... Continue Reading →
Fatherless Epidemic
Years ago, Marci and I were camp counselors for a ministry that would take at-risk youth camping in Bear Valley, California. The goal was simply to show them the love of Jesus. Many of the kids had absent fathers and were causing trouble at school. For a week, I shared a tent with four precious... Continue Reading →
Love Matters Most
Our grandkids have captured our hearts and won’t let go. We love them so much we sold our house and moved to Colorado just to be close to them. When you love someone deeply, you’ll do anything to be near them. Jesus proved that point. He loved us so much He suffered and died so... Continue Reading →