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There is no greater gift from God than that of a child.  And so, there is no better job to be blessed to fulfill than to be “Dad.” So, do it. In this complex and conflict-filled world we live in, … Continue reading →

Following my recent post “Millions Remembered”, I heard from one of the gentlemen of the email chain I am privileged to have become part of – one of the group of ol’ high school chums who include a number of … Continue reading →

For Chet, Russ, Wiz, Dickie, and the guys of 5E…family and friends – some met, some unmet, yet all so very important. I spent much of Memorial Day contemplating its true meaning – not just that it’s the day when … Continue reading →

America (and the world) has lost one of the greatest…if not the greatest…blues musicians of all time.  But she hasn’t lost his soul. I had the privilege of seeing BB King at the former Deer Creek Pavilion in Indianapolis just about 15 … Continue reading →

My good friend Pastor Paul sent this YouTube link to me.  He posted it with the permission of Cree to tell his story.  I hope you’ll invest the time to watch it in its entirety, as it’s filled with remarkable lessons … Continue reading →

One of the interesting and valuable aspects of serving the homeless is that, unlike a variety of other episodic mission opportunities, the firewood ministry affords the development of more personal relationships with people that arise out of repeated encounters with … Continue reading →

When was the last time you had a good Guinness?  You know…the Irish stout that’s best served via a “double pour” with a dome of foam cresting the upper boundary of that familiar and uniquely formed glass?  Yes…THAT Guinness. I … Continue reading →

Happy Thanksgiving, All. Indeed, we are all fortunate.  And yet I wonder if we ever spend enough time recognizing and giving thanks for all that is good, as we live in a world that seems to delight in highlighting adversity.  … Continue reading →

I was out with three other gentleman on Saturday afternoon delivering wood to the homeless and underserved on behalf of our firewood mission.  We met some truly amazing people – perhaps we were the most served by our experiences. When … Continue reading →

I was in church last Sunday, as I am most Sundays.  Yet, this was a bit different.  This service emphasized Veteran’s Day, with appropriate and due recognition of the various congregants who have served for each of us. I was … Continue reading →