Filled Full of…

Living in Philadelphia has filled me full of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team. When bumped, I am likely to spill over in exuberance about the possibilities of one more championship. Living in the United States in the year before and the year following a...

What’s Under the Hood of My Car?

The incredible noise and frenetic activity was intoxicating. My wife, Pamela, and I were at the Hungarian Grand Prix time trials. Trying to pick the winners of each time trial was fun as my wife chose by the color and design of the car and I chose by the driver....

Finding God in Disappointment

My disappointment was great. I had hoped for so much more. As I wallowed in my sorrow, I realized that my disappointment was rooted in my expectations. My hopes were dashed because my focus was on me. Could joy be present in the midst of my abysmal circumstances?...

The Weather Forecast

The weather forecast calls for. . . Whatever the weatherman says causes me to jump into action: Rain. . . an umbrella Snow. . . a shovel and salt Sun. . . lotion and a hat  Allowing the weather report to have such authority in my life reveals my tendency to trust...

Solitary Places

I confess! Last Friday I left the house to go shopping for bargains at 4:30 AM. Usually at this early hour, I am in quiet retreat with Jesus. However, on this day known as Black Friday in the US, quiet retreat would be a huge misnomer for what I experienced. The...

A Grateful Leper

Who in the Bible would you like to be? A friend asking me this question suggested people such as King David, Solomon, and Jeremiah. Being known as a king, wise man or prophet is appealing to me. However, later I pondered the thought, "What if I were the grateful...