The Tale of the Sagging Socks 

The Tale of the Sagging Socks 

by | Jan 18, 2024

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 

by | Jan 18, 2024

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....
To Kiss or Not to Kiss

To Kiss or Not to Kiss

by | Dec 10, 2023

Your team was down in the bottom of the ninth inning. A runner was in scoring position and all you needed was a single to win the game. You struck out. You longed for reconciliation for years with another person, but when a potential healing conversation arose, your...
Can a Missionary Drive a Cadillac 

Can a Missionary Drive a Cadillac 

by | Dec 3, 2023

Several years ago, I arrived in Chicago in the dead of winter to speak at Moody Bible Institute for three days. The school arranged for me to have a rental car, so when I picked it up, the attendant said, “Good news! You have been upgraded to a luxury car at the same...
You Need an Older, Bolder Friend

You Need an Older, Bolder Friend

by | Nov 26, 2023

There are advantages to being a senior.  Restaurant discounts,  a closer parking spot;  no asks me to help put the sofa on the truck when a couple is moving.  And an older person has a wealth of experience that can benefit younger people.  I was looking at an article...