This Just Happened

In our bedroom we have a digital clock. It displays the current time in glowing red numbers. The clock is only about two feet from my head. This morning, I opened my eyes and the clock was reading, “2:43”. In that moment a picture entered my mind. I saw a split screen...
A Sign of Love

A Sign of Love

Yesterday, Jan and I stopped to visit Silver Falls State Park outside of Salem, Oregon. We had been on the road for a few days so stopping to stretch our legs and take a hike was a great decision. We walked along a well-marked trail that bordered a steep canyon...

A Portable Vision Statement

“Then the Lord answered me and said: ‘Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it.’” Habakkuk 2:2 I used to think the words of Habakkuk were about simplicity. I am sure it can be interpreted that way, but today I see it more from the...
The Way Forward

The Way Forward

I have a clay lamp that is 2,000 years old. It fits into the palm of my hand. It was given to me years ago as a gift along with a certificate of authentication from Israel. There are still burn marks on the opening where the wick once burned. This is a small household...
The Way Forward

The Way Forward

I have a clay lamp that is 2,000 years old. It fits into the palm of my hand. It was given to me years ago as a gift along with a certificate of authentication from Israel. There are still burn marks on the opening where the wick once burned. This is a small household...