Some of you may remember this old hit from the ‘70’s sung by Chad and Jeremy. A group by the name of “Delirious” did a new version, quite beautiful, and in the opinion of some, musically superior to the original. After a close listen, I have to agree. The song catches the dilemma of modern … Read more
None of us can fathom the mystery of God. But that does not mean that our faith is a blind “leap into the dark”. Faith, by definition, is always based on what God speaks to us personally, just as He did to Abraham, the father of faith. And our Father has graciously spoken to us … Read more
What is faith? Imagine this. You’ve gone for a hike to the top of Mt.Chocorua in the White Mountains and lingered just a little too long at the summit. Taking a shortcut to get down the mountain before dark, you become disoriented. What seemed like a straight shot was a huge mistake, and everywhere you … Read more
In order to more fully understand the nature of the conflict in our nation today, it is helpful for believers to take a few steps back and consider the history of the human race. Ever since our beginnings, oppression has ruled the day. The strong have abused the weak. The idea that “might makes right” … Read more
I was chatting with our friends’ 8 year old son Seth when out of his mouth popped this question. “Miss Rose, who made God?” I scrambled to answer this precocious blue eyed boy as best I could, on his terms.“Well, Seth, you can’t go back any further than God. He was in Eternity before Time/Space. … Read more
Walking through the chill spring morning, I look up at the bluest of skies. It couldn’t be bluer. I marvel at its depth, its infinity. And I remember a song that I love:Who will buy this wonderful morning?Such a sky you never did seeWho will tie it up with a ribbonAnd put it in a … Read more
I love this song, written by Dennis Jernigan, who had a glimpse into the heart of our heavenly Father.“When the night is falling and the day is doneI can hear You calling, “Come”!And I will come, while You sing over me.When the night surrounds meAll my dreams undoneI can hear You calling, “Come!”And I will … Read more
He is probably someone’s grandpa. He sits at a nearby table in our favorite restaurant on San Juan Island, a U.S. Navy cap firmly in place on his head. His plate of fish and chips waits for him. I would guess that he is hovering somewhere in his early 80’s. His washed-out blue eyes are … Read more
Imagine this. You are hiking in the White Mountains. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, but evening is coming on. You head home for the day and decide to take a short cut down the mountainside. As you push through the underbrush, sure of your direction, you notice that the air is chilling and … Read more
Scientific studies on humor have concluded that we laugh because of a primitive evolutionary throwback to a former time. A more intriguing explanation might be that we laugh at the absurdity of things. Someone falls down in a crowd; a breathless silence follows. Nervous titters can be heard as the embarrassed stumbler picks himself up off … Read more