Illusions of Progress

Illusions of Progress

by | Oct 15, 2024

“Hey, look, the line to Star Tours (Los Angeles’ Disneyland) is down!” When this article was written (about 1985) Star Tours at Disneyland was the most popular ride.  But it can require a hefty time commitment—an hour.  To pacify people as they wait, there...
Intimidation

Intimidation

by | Oct 15, 2024

Intimidated She is as beautiful a saint as we have ever met. Of Chinese descent, she has reached out to international students at the University of Washington for years. She has lived and taught in China. When she asked about whether it was legitimate to take time off...
People Are Like the Polish Gentry

People Are Like the Polish Gentry

by | Oct 8, 2024

When you hear of Germany, what pops into your mind?  Precision engineering?  Non-emotional rationalism?  A military machine that conquered much of Europe in World War II?  Beautiful Bavaria? How about France?  Perfume, passion, the wine of...
Getting that First House – Part 2 of 2

Getting that First House – Part 2 of 2

by | Sep 24, 2024

Continued    In 1981, we were able to pick up the church parsonage and move it north four miles to a lot we had purchased.  Part 2 tells our continuing story in hopes that God would encourage you in your quest to become homeowners.   We had...
Getting that First House – Part 1 of 2

Getting that First House – Part 1 of 2

by | Sep 17, 2024

We lived 50 feet from the door of the church I was pastoring. I loved it, but my wife felt owned and on duty 24-hours a day.  It may not sound like much when a parishioner asks, “As soon as my husband arrives, please have him call me,” but over the years such...