There was an Olympic Croquet event in 1900. According to “Wired,” only France fielded a team. Only one spectator showed up. Olympic Croquet was dropped. Some churches could learn from that. Instead, we often keep trying to do things that…

“You can dream about it,  or you can make it happen.” —ad for Red Bull Researching? Planning? Or, avoiding risk? “Be doers of the Word, and not hearers only.”  —James 1:22.

At her 100th birthday party, we asked my mom the secret to living that long. She had several answers. I want to share some of the stuff she said. My personal favorite: “Enjoy every moment.” She does that. She’s found…

My mom is 100 today! You’re invited to join us at Lakeland Nursing Home in Effingham, anytime from 2-4pm  for a Reception.  She’d probably still like to call it a Party; after all, Ruth is still Ruth. No gifts.  Just…

Every year I think this. And it’s true. So let me say it as clearly as possible: This year’s was the most exceptionally good Vacation Bible School ever. Great kids, helpers, teachers, lessons, crafts, rec, music, meals, snacks, wow! Our…

“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” —Psalm 118:24 Really? Another day? Who could think of anything better?

“This is the day The Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” —Psalm 118:24 We began this brief series in the present tense: “This is….” But suddenly it sounds like the past tense: “…has made.” At…

“This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” —Psalm 118:24 Source. Foundation. First Thought. However we dress it up, there was a starting point.  Somehow, nothing became something. Fast forward to right now,…

“This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” —Psalm 118:24 I could count. I couldn’t count very high, but I could count. I also knew the days of the week. So when…

“This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” —Psalm 118:24 My mom and I were in Ft. Lauderdale.  I was maybe in third grade. We needed to mail a package to someone back in Illinois. At the Post…