Sold for Salvage:  Why the Gospel is Good News for Ford Owners
 
I bought a new car. It’s the Honda Civic parked in the back corner of the lot on Sunday mornings or somewhere near the office most weekdays. I’m an American male. Obviously I love having a new car.
 
But there was something sad about getting the new car. I had to get rid of my old car, that rusty 1993 Ford Escort wagon. We bought the Escort sixteen years ago as I began my ministry in Menominee, Michigan. It was the car I drove across the Upper Peninsula and over the Mackinac Bridge to presbytery meetings. A lot of long trips in the Escort. Continue reading →

 
Our Spurring, Stirring Stimulus Plan
 
Yesterday was payday at the church and our checks reflected the new withholding rates that are part of the Stimulus Bill that was passed by the congress and signed into law by the president. Tom Drake, our good and faithful church treasurer, had sent a notice earlier in the week alerting us to the change.  “Most of you will see approximately $30.00 more in your take home pay, some more some less,” he had written.  Just about right in my case.  Continue reading →

Surprising Blessings
 
Thursday evenings are one of my favorite times of the week.  I love the entire FAITHActs! program from the great fellowship around the dinner table to the after-dinner studies and group times. 
 
Last evening was no exception. Well, actually, it was. It was an exceptional evening. The table fellowship could not have been better, so thanks to those who shared the meal with Becky and me.  You were great company! Continue reading →

One Life at a Time

I'm down to twelve more hours in Brazil; the last of seven amazing days.  Becky (who arrived home yesterday) and I have stories and remembrances on which to reflect for months to come. Our reflections will help us discover the ways God works in our lives and in the life of the world he loves so much. Continue reading →

New Creations
 
A college graduation beckons Becky and me to Brazil.  College graduations are usually good things and the kind of things family and friends like to attend.  5,000 miles is not too far to travel for a graduation soaked with the grace of God.  Continue reading →