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Some humor about old age has accumulated in my file, so here goes. The thing about old age is that one does not get a chance to practice before it arrives. Yes, there are signs, but it basically slips up on a person. In older years, skin abnormalities appear. Dark spots.  Some large enough to … Continue reading Humor About Old Age

An airplane takes off from an airport. The Captain is Jewish and the First Officer is Chinese. It’s the first time they have flown together and it is obvious they don’t get along. After 30 minutes, the Jewish captain says, “I don’t like Chinese.” The First Officer replies, “You no like Chinese?  Why?”  The Captain … Continue reading Humor

Recently we were in Kathmandu, Nepal. A kind pastor not only gave us their bedroom, but invited me to preach at his church.  I was the weekend wonder.  Later, I wrote the following which Pastor Umesh Bishunke read to his people:             You received us so warmly at church November 13.  You sat still and … Continue reading Weekend Wonder vs. Known, Steady Soldier

. . . in each of our lives is what is valuable.  Being transparent about what is going on is the basis of genuine fellowship.  We connect with other believers around shared experiences of spiritual progress.  So here is mine  (please send me / us yours).  Growing   We are growing spiritually through praying down love … Continue reading What God is Doing…

You are special. So is every other person, though they differ from you.  God is not into cookie cutter believers– everyone is different.  We observe such differences in everyday life. Different attitudes, values, words, aroma, appearance, aesthetic taste,  desires and more.   Ideally, such differences add to the beauty of life by balancing and seasoning … Continue reading Differing Personalities

 Arriving into Singapore some years ago, we were met at the airport by Bob Howder.  We had not met previously, but had corresponded. “Where are we staying?” I asked as we drove away.  Bob responded, “You’ll be with Norm & Louise Barnhart.” I thought, Norm & Louise Barnhart. Okay. Don’t know them but we will … Continue reading Trust

 You are smarter than I am. You realized this a while back, while I am just now seeing there is one level of faith in Hebrews 11 and then there is a second level of FAITH in Hebrews 11.   Years ago when I preached through Hebrews 11, I was fine with the first 36 … Continue reading There’s Faith… and Then There is FAITH