I pulled out my mother’s zucchini bread recipe and began the familiar task of setting up the counter with all the ingredients. After assembling the necessities, I shredded the zucchini, a garden vegetable in abundance this time of year, and discovered that as is commonly the case, I had more than I needed. I decided …
The words of Bon Jovi rang out as the kids played Guitar Hero:“Woaho living on a prayer, take my hand, we’ll make it I swear – woaho living on a prayer.” I looked at my friend of 18 years, Cynthia, and she smiled. Having just a few weeks left of life while suffering the pain …
A young man with whom I am well acquainted and I had a rather disturbing discussion. Without being too specific, let’s just say that an incident occured in which a lack of common sense resulted in a small catastrophe. I realize that individuals under the age of 25 are lacking in the frontal lobe (common …
After the morning run today, and after filling my head (and heart) with His Word, I rested near our garden pond and listened to the water cascading over the rocks into the water. Glancing back toward the house, I caught an interesting reflection in the large bay windows. The reflection of a large stand of trees …
Being originally from Montana, the rugged camp environment spoke volumes to my soul and love of the outdoors. I eagerly addressed a group of camp counselors at a well-known, highly rated Christian summer camp in “the lodge.” As I watched the group trickle in from an activity where they had climbed to the top of …