Fear and Arrogance

"You are ready to fly on your own," my flight instructor said as he told me to land. He proceeded to get out of the plane and told me to take off again. My heart raced. Terror struck. My confidence was no where to be found. What was I doing? Had I made a...

Too Many Choices!

Walking into the convenience store in the early morning reveals much about our world — scores of people with a mission to fill cups with their favorite flavored coffee, grab a donut or two, and maybe a pack of cigarettes to start the day. Multitudes of people...

What’s Inside?

On a sunny Saturday afternoon, I had the opportunity to explore Alcsuti Arboretum's forty hectares, located about 50 kilometers southwest of Budapest. As I wandered, I came upon a huge, beautiful tree that had been recently felled. Initially, I was shocked that...

Who’s watching?

As the light turned yellow, I stepped on the accelerator and sped through the intersection. My daughter, traveling with me, said, "Dad you will need to be careful driving in the town of Wayne. They have just installed cameras at intersections to catch people,...

The Painful Process of Character Development

The development of godly character is a desired end for all people who claim to follow Jesus. However, over the years I have learned the hard lesson that the process of character development involves pain, temptation, suffering and hard choices. I have come to expect...