From the eyes of people I’ve lived a somewhat successful life. Overcoming addictions. Overcoming my past. From starting a neighbor’s pigpen, over 40 plus years that grew into a successful multi-million dollar company the employed people no one else wanted. Remaining with the same woman for more than fifty years. In all of that I’ve never felt very successful. Here’s…

My son, obey your father’s commands, and don’t neglect your mother’s instruction. Keep their words always in your heart. Tie them around your neck. When you walk, their counsel will lead you. When you sleep, they will protect you. When you wake up, they will advise you. For their command is a lamp and their instruction a light; their corrective…

My sheep hear my voice. John 10:27 I attended a Christian conference last summer where they estimated there were around 800 attendees. One day, during the chatter and clatter of everyone eating supper, I imagined Jesus standing up, talking in a normal tone of voice, and everyone there who knew his voice recognizing it apart from all the other voices.…

Today, Tuesday, October 17, 2023, my new book, Jesus Shines Through, is officially released for publication. I started this project back in around the year 2000. With repeated encouragement from John Howard, former owner and CEO of Howard Publishing, and others, I worked on my book, set it down, worked on it again, set it down—trying to hear the Holy…

I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. 1 Timothy 2:8 Since my body is part of who I am in this life, at Paul’s recommendation, I will raise my hands when I pray. Not for show, but to God…. … Without wrath. Many things in this world leave me feeling angry:…