Every mother and father dreams of the future for their son or daughter. Of course, the son or daughter also does some dreaming of their own. As they grow their visions evolve. Even as adults, we understand about a change … Read More
It’s winter. The wind is blowing, the roads are covered in ice, and the temperature hasn’t been above freezing in a month. Forecast: More snow, more wind, more cold for weeks. The days are dark; there many clouds, little sun, … Read More
Snow is fascinating! With snow you can build snow men, make snow angels, and have snow ball fights. The addage “no two snowflakes are alike” is a fact. Snowflakes can be slotted into a number of categorical shapes, but all … Read More
I hate snakes. A simple garden snake will make me jump out of my boots. When I was a boy, I had a bucket of snakes dumped on me, and any tolerance I had for them died then. I have … Read More
One of my favorite classes at PTP (Polishing the Pulpit) examines case studies for elderships. The format involves groups of men examining real dilemmas faced at unnamed congregations. The exercise is used to prepare men to serve as elders and … Read More