I retired from pastoring at the end of April (this year) when I turned 65. Although, as a protestant minister, I did NOT receive confessions in the same manner as a Catholic priest, I experienced some “interesting” things during my 30plus years in the...

The Wooden Bowl (Shared by Jan Ross – Based on a story by Tolstoy) A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year old grandson. The old man’s hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate...

I apologize for my absence on this site. I have been a bit overwhelmed with the remodeling tasks that I have taken up. I do hope that you will bear with me for a short while longer. I plan to get back online here and make this site even better than it...

Today is Sunday. We are hearing from quite a few pastors and churches about their prayers offered today for Kathy. We prayed with one church today through our cell phone.  In another case, we were notified of one church’s efforts and were able to...

Well, yesterday I celebrated my 65th birthday! Although my two oldest “children” (44 & 43 yrs) were not able to visit, my youngest (Katrina) was and so she, Viv and I spent a great day together. Terry (my oldest) and Tammy both called a talked a long...