It was a typically busy day, running about with two of the guys working for the church from one task to another. In our busy-ness, we often miss a lot……
Love should lead us out of our comfort zones
This week, I did a little instructive engagement in Harrisburg alongside one of my heroes: Dr. Larry Anderson the pastor of Great Commission Church in Philly. Pastor is just one…
This isn’t the season or reason to go along to get along
The world’s gone nuts,” a seasoned teacher said to me recently. “I’m punching the clock for a few more months until I retire, just trying to shut my mouth and…
The praise doesn’t belong to me, but to everyone who pitched in
In the 1980s, I was in the Army. My job was to manage a motor pool. My friends will tell you that to this day I can barely change a…
Labors of love keep the world turning
Labor day is back again. My union-loving friends love to point out that the holiday wouldn’t exist without unions fighting for it, and I suppose that’s true… but we shouldn’t…
Making your relationship work with tenacity
A couple we know celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary a short time ago. Teressa and I feel pretty accomplished here in our 31st year of matrimony, but compared to 70,…
JOYCE MAYS: I’ll miss you, my friend, until we see each other again
Joyce Mays and I shared lots of friends and acquaintances. Our bond, however, was closer than that. Much like soldiers who’ve dodged incoming fire together, we had an inordinate amount…


