Churchill and FDR finally got together. So went part of the British history special that NBC tucked in among its recent Olympics broadcast. After a considerable effort and comparable time, the two leaders met. The USA was about to join…

What’s in your bones? Anger, says a character in a current film. He’s so filled with anger, so consumed with it, that he says he’s angry in his bones. What’s in your bones? God’s word, said Jeremiah (20:9). He’s so…

They had been together for decades, through many unpleasant medical situations. He was having trouble with the Communion Cup. She reached over and picked it up, gently holding it to his lips. He carefully sipped at it. She tipped it…

Oscar Pistorius became the first amputee track athlete to compete in the Olympics. Even better, he’s advanced to the 400-meter semifinals after finishing second in his heat today. “Being disabled doesn’t have to be a disadvantage,” he has said. And then…

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?