I read a story the other day about an expedition that traveled the Colorado River into the Grand Canyon. About halfway in, the explorers hit dangerous rapids. Some of the explorers were thrown from the boats and died in the turbulent waters. Others managed to make it to the riverbank. The river ahead looked threatening …
Every now and then, I go out and wander around. It helps me think. Sometimes I window shop. Sometimes I buy. After wandering around today, I came home with two new pillows in vibrant turquoise, hoping they might add snap to the wheat-colored sofas and the other (eight) pillows of subdued colors. Rick’s cheek gave …
“If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve … but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship meetings have always been open to any student interested in finding out what Christianity is all about. No one is barred. Nothing is hidden. No one is forced to come and listen or take part in this gathering. No one is coerced. Yet, the California State University system has closed its campuses …
“Woman missing since she got lost.”
I never have figured out how to write a proper book proposal. I’ve gone to classes, read books and seen some great examples. But when it comes down to writing one of my own, I make a mess of it. Where’s the story? I don’t know. I haven’t written it yet. I’ve got a question …
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another and all the more, as you see the …
When Rick and I moved into Santa Rosa back in 2001, I joined a gym because they had an indoor heated pool. I paid up front for three years so I’d have the reduced rate for the rest of my life. All those blessed benefits promised to those who spend time working out in a …
“Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide, and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter by it. For the gate is small, and the way is narrow that leads to life, and few are those who find it.”
We live in earthquake country. During the 1989 quake, we were on a soccer field. When the earthquake began, everyone stopped what they were doing. We could literally feel and see the ground roll under us. The goal nets shook. Trees swayed. We didn’t know where the epicenter was or the level of destruction until …