When I began in ministry a half century ago, I was warned a lot about the need for doctrinal purity; I wasn’t warned much about the need for personal purity. ...  Read More

 I’m getting to work! That’s what I just told Linda, and it wasn’t a complaint. I’m privileged to enjoy the gift of both high energy and significant opportunities. In one sense, my responsibilities ar...  Read More

Cam Huxford and Alan Ahlgrim - A 50-year friendship It’s been said that Glory goes to God, but honor goes to people. This past weekend it was my privilege to gather with nearly 10,000 others in Savann...  Read More

Jesus wept!I didn’t cry publicly but I definitely had several very long public pauses! It was a most difficult honor when when asked to speak at the memorial service for a young woman I’ve know since ...  Read More

I’m finally free to share the news, RMCC is debt free! Matt Cote looked like he had just swallowed a banana sideways. One month ago, when we met for lunch, he wanted me to be among the very first to ...  Read More

Wanted!True confession, I want to be wanted. And so do you. We never outgrow our desire to be desired. Linda just learned of a 90-year-old widow in a beautiful senior living center near us. She’s alwa...  Read More

My Uncle Bob and I went bowling together and we both won … we each scored more than our age! Uncle Bob is now 92 and amazingly spry without any notable aches or pains. He and his son just drove out fr...  Read More

Easy Does it!It was so easy. After years of frustration, it only took two hours and less than $300 to finally get it done. I’m talking about improving my lousy TV reception. How did it happen? I final...  Read More

I’m not much of a cry baby, and you’re probably not either. Last week another of our good neighbors just moved away. I warmly shook Larry’s hand, but I shed no tears. Come to think of it, the same was...  Read More

The latest church news shook me and saddened me.  The ministry of yet another highly influential Christian leader suddenly ended in disgrace. The topic was current events as I spoke with several dozen...  Read More

Are you living in the flow? We all have times when we’re not. We may be active, but we’re not in sync. A few years ago, “flow” was my word for the year. It was prompted by John 7:38 where Jesus said, ...  Read More

Would the people closest to you say that you were usually “fully in” with them? Let’s face it, we all drift at times. I sometimes find myself a little distracted or even a little sleepy when Linda is ...  Read More