This early morning I had the wonderful privilege of enjoying a quiet drizzly morning at my favorite park. Since summer is quickly approaching, I realize this may be the last time in the next several months that I’ll have this experience. As I walked in the near silence, small details grabbed my attention. An older […]
During our visit to Huntington Beach, I noticed this very small cluster of sand, perhaps the remnants of a footprint. The silhouette cast by the setting sun made it look like a miniature castle. Moments after this photo, it was gone, swept away by the waves. James 4:13-15 states, “Now look here, you people who […]
Easter 2020. Because of COVID-19, the places we would normally see and hear the joyous signs of Easter are vacant and silent. Freeways are virtually empty of travelers. Churches, normally filled with exuberant worship and preaching, are closed. Parks are empty of children playing and families celebrating. But just like the large stone sealing Jesus’ […]
My youngest child, Christopher, turned 7 yesterday. It was a nice day. After worship service at the Live Oak Vineyard, we took Chris to Peter Piper Pizza for lunch. Then, Uncle David treated the kids to bowling in the late afternoon. Dang! They grow up so fast.