The Tail of Two Pups One year ago we welcomed two dogs into our family. Chesed (right) was 6 and a half years old and a rescue dog. He had been the sire at a puppy mill and lived in a kennel, by himself. When…
Pitch Your Tent and Dwell with Jesus I love the 15th chapter of John and look forward to reading it every year. I particularly like the word “abide.” Sadly, this blessed word is not used much outside of Scripture or in older hymns. It is…
A Good Place to Bear Fruit My last in-person conference of 2021 was an Iron Sharpens Iron men’s event two weeks ago in Syracuse, NY. It is always a privilege to talk with men about being a servant leader in their home. Since this is…
A Solemn and Comforting Encounter at Noah’s Ark At the Ark Last month I had the opportunity visit the Ark Encounter in Williamston, KY. I experienced several emotions as I walked through the different levels of the vessel, watched a video of an interview with…
Labor Day Edition: The Work of Faith. I hope you enjoyed a blessed Labor Day weekend last week and are experiencing a wonderful beginning to the new school year. As I pondered on this idea of labor, I thought of our labor for the Lord….
Conventions, Family, Coming Close to God, Great Deal on Curriculum Encouraging Convention Report The past three weeks I have had the privilege of addressing groups of parent educators in Texas, Arizona, and Florida. Three times, I asked the audience how many were attending an event…
God Loves Peculiar Families and a New Book is being released. I have just returned from speaking at the NC homeschool convention. I was encouraged and edified fellowshipping with the peculiar families who were present. Please let me describe a few of these peculiar…
Back on the Road Again Conventions are back. In March, I had the privilege to serve at conferences in South Carolina and Missouri. Later this month, I will be in Oklahoma. I continue to speak at online events, but there is nothing like being…
Christ our Rock, Appreciation for Mom, Retreat for Dad It is winter and it can be bleak and cold. It appears we are entering a period of winter in our country with changes occurring at every level of our Christian culture. Yet when…
Our Bright Future A few weeks ago, I was burdened by the state of our nation. I needed time alone with God to process and pray. As I was seeking Him, He brought this phrase to my mind. “The future is as bright…
A Blessed Conspiracy and a Significant Anniversary Have you ever had an “aha moment” when you paused to reflect and saw with clarity? I recently had such an experience as I reflected on God’s hand in my life. Looking back, I understood in…
David found Strength, Moses Found His Purpose, Jeremiah found Hope It has been several weeks since I have written. I hope you are being blessed and not stressed. On a personal note, I have endured this present “crisis” very well and have so…