Thoughts Along Life's Journey
Summer in the UK has been sporadic, thus far, this year, but yesterday was one of the rare warm and sunny days. It even felt hot in the direct sun. Our dog, Jack, prefers cooler days. He’s more energetic and feels good all over.… Continue Reading “When God Says No”
Have you ever had that begging prayer experience, when you want something so badly, that you plead in earnest for God to bring about the outcome you desire? You wait, you wonder, you hope. Then, instead of relief and happiness, you are given the opposite of… Continue Reading “When Prayer Disappoints”
We’ve all heard parents say to their children, “Not now,” or “absolutely not!” Maybe you’re a parent and have said those words yourself. I have a memory of about 25 years ago concerning a cousin. It was the Christmas season. She came to see… Continue Reading “When the Answer is No”
It was forty-two years ago when God put me on an airplane to begin a journey with Him that would take me into many foreign countries. There have been wonderful times, tiring times, hard times, dangerous times, but always adventurous and joyful times. During… Continue Reading “God’s Power of Attorney”
It was a cold but sunny morning when I was out with our dog, Jack, for a mid-morning walk in the park. He was busy with his usual sniffing pursuits when he looked ahead and saw a familiar sight — it was his dog… Continue Reading “Back On The Leash”
Earlier in the week I met with a group of friends when the conversation turned to prayer. We began to discuss various aspects of prayer, especially requests to God that did not get answered according to what we asked. We’ve all experienced those moments… Continue Reading “When The Answer Is No”
When we want something so badly that we feel we will burst if it doesn’t happen, the disappointment of it not coming to pass can be deep and lasting. It’s hard when dreams are dashed and hopes for some achievement slips away. Perhaps we… Continue Reading “Beyond Our Biggest Dreams”
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