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Well, as of 22 minutes ago, my appreciation for a certain Beatles song has just plummeted. I can no longer sing along with the Beatles “When I’m sixty-four” because… well…  as of 22 minutes ago, I am sixty-four. I somehow … Continue reading →

At some point along one’s process of spiritual growth, a wave of questions comes along. Some people worry about this, thinking that they are losing their faith. Suddenly it seems some of the answers you have been using appear shallow … Continue reading →

We’ll remember always… Graduation day. There’s a time a for joy, a time for tears, a time we’ll treasure through the years… And I bet many of you can access that time right now in your memories. If you can, … Continue reading →

Tomorrow, our daughter, Anne, will graduate from the University of Southern California School of Medicine. The way we’ve been carrying on around here, you would think it was the coronation of the Queen. Two days ago, we all received an … Continue reading →

Change always means adjusting to what’s uncomfortable. All change, even for the good, is upsetting. It is a big responsibility to be well. There is a story in the New Testament where Jesus heals a man possessed by a legion … Continue reading →

Human beings are spiritual beings. It’s one of the most obvious proofs that God exists – our notion and need of him. Who thought up the idea of God anyway? No one needed to because we’ve always had it. We … Continue reading →

“Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners – of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst … Continue reading →

Everybody has a mother. You can’t say that about very many things. Everybody has a witness. She was the first. Other than a doctor or a midwife, she was there. She was a first witness to the miracle. The first … Continue reading →

[A gentle reminder…] I recently heard the story of a young kindergartener who, when asked by her teacher what she was going to create for her art project proudly announced she was going to draw a picture of God. To … Continue reading →

“Excuse me, but where does that door go?” “No one knows.” “Have you tried to find out?” “Yes, but it’s locked. You can see for yourself.” “So you just stay here in this room?” “Yes, we like it here; we … Continue reading →