Finish strong. Start strong.

Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize?  Run in such a way that you may win. 1 Corinthians 9:24 NASB How you finish 2019 affects how you start 2020. Do these three things this week and you can finish well the marathon of...

Bring what you have

  When they (the Magi) saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. ...

The work of writing

My first book, Making a U-Turn, was a short book of poems written during a dark season of my life.  I was in my mid forties.  My wife had left me – for issues on her side of the street and for mine.  After almost 15 years it caught me off guard.  I really...

Dark alleys and barking dogs

  I am pursued by enemies all day long and well into the night.  This I know: You are for me!  Psalm 56:9 BLT1 It was dark in the early mornings when I started my paper route in the small town of Klamath Falls, Oregon.  Papers would be delivered to our door in a...

Make Christmas Better

  I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.  Galatians 2:20 NASB This verse speaks truth while...