My in-laws are currently here in Nicaragua for their first visit. It's also their first visit to Latin America and to a developing country. This Sunday we took them to our church, which is a large Spanish speaking congregation here in Managua. We were a little nervous...

2 Kings 2:3 New International Version (NIV) 3 The company of the prophets at Bethel came out to Elisha and asked, “Do you know that the Lord is going to take your master from you today?” “Yes, I know,” Elisha replied, “so be quiet.” Elisha knew that Elijah would be...

John 15:13 ' Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. '  I am laying in a hospital bed in Iowa City, an incredibly blessed and grateful man.  Today, Nov 21st is the day a dear friend gave me back my life, by donating a kidney...

There is a small apple tree that I drive by most every day that still has several apples hanging on it.  A few years back, when running by this tree, I stopped and took a few apples and ate them.  They were good!  Every fall, I say I should stop and get a few more...

This week while driving I realized that when I press the gas pedal my truck moves when it is in gear.  I do not know how the truck knows how to change gears or how the gas pedal makes it go. I have a general idea but very limited.  I also preach from an ipad. I type...

There are good and bad aspects of thinking about the past. On the positive side, taking a look at our past can give us direction for the future. We can look at our past successes and apply those lessons to new situations we face. We can benefit from remembering the...