Monthly Archives: March 2009

Thoughts on Marriage

I wrote the following as an article in a local paper several years ago. ~~ It’s a scene out of the old West—Wagon Train, Bonanza, Little House on the Prairie — the preacher in his black jacket and turnaround collar … Continue reading

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All of life…

All of life is a gift of grace.The call of grace it to live a gracious life. ~Mac Lucado, In the Grip of Grace

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Things to keep us awake nights…

Here is the beginning of an article that appears in the Christian Science Monitor: The coming evangelical collapse An anti-Christian chapter in Western history is about to begin. But out of the ruins, a new vitality and integrity will rise. … Continue reading

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National Guard Update

Our son, Caleb, is cleared for his second deployment to Iraq. He will leave in early April. [NOTE: Caleb was not deployed due to health issues. We are grateful. He is distressed that he is not being permitted to lend … Continue reading

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Church on Fire – a short story (Part 3)

Continued from March 5th and March 9th… Buck scanned the remains of the sanctuary, and then settled his gaze on the communion table. “Church was on fire,” he said simply. “We were insured. Hopefully we can find a place to … Continue reading

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Church on Fire – a short story (Part 2)

(Continued from March 5, 2009…) Reverend Turley called the bewildered congregation to the scarred altar table. Ed removed the bread, the juice, and the chalice from the grocery sack and laid the elements before the people. Some wept. A few … Continue reading

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A Victorious Moment from ‘tween2worlds

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