I have some sad news. My angel wife of forty years went home to be with Jesus tonight. This was very unexpected. I took went to see her this morning before work and took her McDonald's coffee with three creams. We had a nice conversation and before I left she asked me to feel her forehead. I told her she felt a little warm. The nurse gave her an antibiotic because they thought she had a urine…

What would your attitude be about God if you had a Job experience? If all your friends, finances and physical health were lost how would you react? If your mate was diagnosed with a paralyzing but not fatal disease and could not walk or work would you remain faithful? Would you blame God if your child walked away from the faith? Could you worship God if no one in the church embraces your pain? If…

The year 2013 ushered in three milestones. Tomorrow my bride Karen and I will celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. By all accounts our marriage should have ended in divorce. Karen was diagnosed in 1985 with Multiple Sclerosis and loss the use of her legs. Bankruptcy due to staggering medical bills, the loss of our home, life saving, Karen almost dying from a severe case of Mersa. The stress of working two jobs and having the primary responsibility raising our daughter did not allow much…

When I was growing up in the sixties my parents talked to me about entitlements. They said I was entitled to work hard and expect life to be hard. I was entitled to obey the law and respect my elders. I was entitled to keep my marriage vows and provide for my family even if I had to work two jobs. I was entitled to put others before myself and not to whine when I did not get my way. I was entitled to share my blessings with others even if it meant giving away my last dollar. I was entitled…