God’s Provision

God’s Provision

Ashish [a pastor’s son in Nepal seeking scholarships], may I tell you about a spiritual adventure I had years ago.  When I was about 24 I went to Grand Rapids, Michigan, to go to seminary.  I did not know anyone in Grand Rapids . . . had never been there...
Letter to A Young Christian Woman Dating a Non-Christian

Letter to A Young Christian Woman Dating a Non-Christian

Hello Dear Anabel,   I have enjoyed you from afar, not having a lot of contact with you as you were growing up  . . . but seeing your engaging and cheerful spirit in the halls at church and marveling at your graceful ballet motion. We have followed your...
The Tale of the Sagging Socks 

The Tale of the Sagging Socks 

The Revolutionary War Tuesday, September 19, 1780 Dashing young Major John Andre was being toasted by the British commanding officer, Sir Henry Clinton in New York.  Andre was the talk of all the British officers, since he was on the verge of negotiating the...
Letter to a Dying Woman 

Letter to a Dying Woman 

Some years ago, I wrote the following to a friend who was facing impending death. Possibly you know someone who would be encouraged by this letter.   December 8, 2021 Dear Sir Patrick & Lady Deb,  You are as saintly a couple as we have ever met....