He seemed to come from out of nowhere. Standing in the bank teller’s line on Saturday morning, I was questioning and doubting my work and my life. There seems to be so much need to speak and teach such good news – yet a limited opportunity. I always want more. Then, he spoke. From behind me – a voice said “Hello”. He looked like a … Read more

There is really no way to describe Asbury campus. It is not only beautiful and pristine but it also holds a character of serenity and power that you have to see to understand. I spent some time walking around campus this evening and felt completely at home. This will be an intense week of study and I am looking forward to every minute. What wonders … Read more

Oh, the stories I heard in Alabama.  Accounts of compassion.  Stories of empathy.  Let me tell you about the nurses in the ER in Alabama.  God’s nurses.  Placed in position for Him to show His great compassion for His people. The tornado hit Alabama.  Women and children were brought to the nurses in the ER.  The nurses who were not ‘on duty’ reported in without … Read more

It is an incredible morning.  There are birds calling.  A light morning mist slowly disappearing.  The sun’s first rays beam over the top of my neighbor’s house. “Let’s go for a walk”, I say to my little dog.  The lake will be the perfect place to hear the banjo frogs before they go in for the day or even see one of the small turtles … Read more

It’s been several weeks since we lost our Doberman, Winnie.  For those of you who love your pets, you know about that undying love and faithful companionship that shows up every day.  People ask, “Are you doing ok?” Grief changes.  The searing pain of grief has slowly eased.  It is being replaced with deeper feelings of compassion as my heart heals.  I do very well … Read more