Illusions of Progress

Illusions of Progress

“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...
 It’s Impossible . . . 

 It’s Impossible . . . 

. . .  to “pray without ceasing” as I Thessalonians 5:17 directs. We have to work, sleep, eat, serve. Even the Bible directs that we are to do many other things than pray, but it still says, “Pray continuously.”  What could this mean?   It means...
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...
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....