I am most grateful to you—my readers! Your interest and enthusiasm keeps this blog afloat. Thanks to all those who’ve subscribed. The reflection below appeared recently on CBN.com (some may have already seen it posted to my facebook page ). It may interest you to know I have a number of other articles featured onContinue reading “A Note to my Subscribers”
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Blaming God for COVID
He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just.A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he. (Deut. 32:4, NIV) Another COVID afternoon. The kids are anxious to run around the yard and my wife and I need some peace and quiet to get some work done. We let the kids outContinue reading “Blaming God for COVID”
“My Mother’s Smile: A Letter to My Children”
Guest post by Joy Palma It is always a pleasure to share these pages with like-minded people. In celebration of Mother’s Day, I am delighted to feature a piece penned by my mom, Joy Palma, devoted to the memory of her mom. I was thrilled when she accepted the invitation to share with my readersContinue reading ““My Mother’s Smile: A Letter to My Children””
The Joy of the Lord
Do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. (Nehemiah 8:10, NASB) Like any good parent, my wife and I take time to coach our kids in proper table etiquette. We tell our girls a princess should always sit up straight and never use hands but always their utensils at theContinue reading “The Joy of the Lord”
Power in the Name
Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he wentContinue reading “Power in the Name”
Un-Distancing Affection
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from theContinue reading “Un-Distancing Affection”
About Me
I am happily married to my lovely wife, Gabrielle, and father of three adorable kids–our son, Joseph, and twin girls, Katarina and Theresa. We live in Hampton, Virginia. We love outdoor walks together, working around the yard, going to the beach, and day trips to Busch Gardens Williamsburg (when not self-isolating). I’m a professor forContinue reading “About Me”