An Ascension Day Poem

From the heights,to the depths,wisdom descended for us. Disrobed of majesty,divine,humbled for us. Equality with God,set aside,not grasped. Made nothing,of dust and dirt,yet love would last. Living with us,walking among us,to show the way. Healing the blind,raising the dead,paving a way. From majesty,to the Cross,a destiny sure. Betrayed, denied,spit on,enmity stirred. Beaten, flogged,a crown ofContinue reading “An Ascension Day Poem”

Loving Freely: Rediscovering the Value of Faith

Days spent working from my office at home during the pandemic can be frustrating at times. The kids are home right now–learning remotely. Every now and then there’s a cry from the other end of the house: someone’s arguing or spilling or breaking something. My earplugs are already in but don’t quite drown out theContinue reading “Loving Freely: Rediscovering the Value of Faith”

Book Release – EMBRACING OUR ROOTS

Greetings Subscribers! I am delighted to announce that my book Embracing Our Roots: Rediscovering the Value of Faith, Family, and Tradition is NOW AVAILABLE! The book can be orderd through the publisher (Wipf and Stock) in paperback, hardcover, and e-book. It’s also available via Amazon. This work was completed during the height of the CoronavirusContinue reading “Book Release – EMBRACING OUR ROOTS”

The Greatest Virtue, the Greatest Gift

My wife loves chocolate. My children love chocolate. My wife’s favorite chocolate is Kinder—a bar of rich hazelnut-crisp-based chocolate. “Kinder” is the German for “children.” So, the perfect chocolate gift for the whole family. What does that mean for Valentine’s Day 2021? Kinder chocolates through Amazon in bulk for everyone! My wife is happy. MyContinue reading “The Greatest Virtue, the Greatest Gift”