The blessings of marriage

October 1, 2012 | 6 comments

This is a big year for my wife Kathy and me. It marks our 25thanniversary of marriage. Hooray! And I look forward to the next 25 years. To celebrate, we decided to spend some time together on a cruise to

Alaska trip

October 1, 2012 | 5 comments

We’ve never been on a cruise ship before….sounds a bit scary. What do you do on a ship out at sea? Relax, wind down, find new energy and fresh vision, enjoy your spouse’s company, gather your thoughts, think and pray… Whoa,

Living trigger-free

September 28, 2012 | 4 comments

A wife commented to me recently, “My husband keeps pulling my trigger, and I spout off in anger saying things that turn into a fight between the two of us.” Do you have a trigger that leads to discord? Do others

God is cheering you on

September 26, 2012 | 16 comments

Do you ever feel unsupported, unacknowledged, under-appreciated or alone in your efforts to help others? Mortal life can feel that way sometimes. But take heart. There’s a spiritual angle to consider that can deliver you from despair. God is cheering you on! Keep up

Examine yourself spiritually

September 24, 2012 | 13 comments

Have you ever been tempted to diagnose your body for illness? Do you look for lumps and bumps, extra weight or lack thereof, signs of weakness, causes for alarm or any other symptom of disease advertised on TV, promoted in the