“No deposit, no return.” My father-in-law whispered those words to me as he gave me his daughter’s hand at our wedding. This Sunday will be our 23nd wedding anniversary. Ironically we will spend it leading a marriage retreat for couples raising children with special needs. I don’t know if I believe in love Read More…
How Long To Sing This Song?
“I waited patiently for the Lord He inclined and heard my cry He lift me up out of the pit Out of the miry clay I will sing, sing a new song I will sing, sing a new song How long to sing this song? How long to sing this song? How long…how long…how long… Read More…
Legacy
This weekend we attended the memorial service for the dad of my friend Steve. Steve is a pastor friend of mine, and also the father of two children with special needs himself. Steve was sharing some of his favorite stories about his dad throughout the service. His love, respect, and admiration for his late Read More…
Because That’s What Family Does
This weekend our family and friends will gather together to celebrate my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. They both grew up in the same tiny farming community in one of the most rural parts of Tennessee. The entire county didn’t even have a stoplight. Most of the town voted for Eisenhower. In last year’s election. When Read More…
Sanctuary
Yesterday seemed exceedingly long and stressful for me. We have so many different projects at different levels going on that require my attention and focus. On top of that our ministry is on the verge of announcing a new project that will more than likely require the rest of my productive life to bring to Read More…