Two days ago an earthquake leveled much of Haiti. It is a disaster, and hundreds of thousands of people are affected. This can't help but touch anyone who doesn't have a calloused heart. But I find …
Where Are We Going?
A few days ago I went with a friend to a motorcycle show. He drove, and we parked in the parking garage next to the convention center. We were talking as we walked to the convention hall and I …
God Opposes the Proud (or Trees Have Right of Way)
It was my first trail run. I was running with a training group of runners preparing for the Portland Marathon. We went out for a “short” 12 mile run on the Wildwood trail in Forest Park, Portland. …
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Who Are We?
Ok, so I am one of those middle aged Facebookers. I love the connection it provides, and I have friends ranging from kids in the church’s youth group to aunts and uncles—a 60 odd year span. I have …
In the middle of discouraging times, God is still working!
On Sunday October 18 we were able to share this story with the congregation in our worship services. Many in the congregation were as encouraged and excited as the elders and I were! Now I can share …
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A Walking Reminder of God’s Love
Donna and I recently celebrated the 35th anniversary of our engagement (yep, I’m one of those guysJ). We went out to a nice dinner, and then did something I try to avoid most of the time—we went to a …