A study of couples assembling IKEA furniture sought to find if their relationship would falter. Indeed, the task could put even the best relationships to the test. Enter the Harper DIY Gazebo. The kit… Read More »“You Need a Taller Wife” (Not)
Recently my daughter-in-law was challenged by her sister during a time of grieving the loss of their dad. “Speak life.” It tested me, too. Especially during difficulties, it’s easy to see the bad and fall… Read More »Speak Life
We’ve all heard “Be the hands and feet of Jesus.” Doing His work for His name’s sake. It’s almost cliché, but nonetheless important. But it occurs to me we could also be Jesus’ other body… Read More »Be Jesus’ Face
After a hectic couple days, Lois and I had an unexpected long weekend. Her sudden “dislocated hip incident” erased all our plans, so we spent time together at home, nursing her injury. Is this… Read More »Retirement Preview?
10. If I was a betting man, I’d bet my car is at least as messy as yours. 9. Cats have three facial expressions: Bored, stoic, and annoyed. All three are exactly the same. 8.… Read More »Top Ten Tweets of the Week
12. Has its own post office, school system, and Dairy Queen 11. Pews replaced with Lazy boy recliners 10. Altar rail now with cup holders 9. If you’d like something from the cafe, push… Read More »Top 12 Signs Your Church is Getting Too Big
We all buy gas and we’d like to get the best price. One store advertises one price out front, but when you get to the pump, it’s 15 cents more. How do they do that?… Read More »Got Cheap Gas? Maybe…
The Generations have an odd relational dynamic. The younger tends to take a dismissive view of the older. The older often has a critical take on the younger. How many times have we rolled our… Read More »The Generations
There’s freedom in Christ. I just came from a culture that is steeped in tradition, symbolism, and rituals. Jesus freed us from all those laws. He just wants our hearts. There’s some value and structure… Read More »Freedom!
I was recently blessed with a trip to Israel! What an adventure! I think everyone should experience excursions into other cultures. It helps you appreciate what you have. But beyond the obvious gifts we enjoy,… Read More »Top Ten Lessons Learned in Israel