"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." Abraham Lincoln We are a week from Election Day and the frenzied attempt by both parties to win next week is everywhere:  TV and radio spots, signs on every street corner,...

I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living, Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27: 13-14 (NIV) I received these verses in an email before I took off for the hospital today and...

Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls." Matthew 11:27-29 (NLT) We are weary...

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. James 1:2-3 (NIV) Our  friend and pastor, John, gave us this passage yesterday when he stopped by the hospital to visit...

We attended a Couples Retreat this week with new friends from our church. I discovered pine trees and mountains in the middle of Arizona and enjoyed near perfect weather with beautiful Fall days and nights. The topic for the retreat was Connecting with the Sacred. Our...

An excited group of hikers trekked single file down the side of the Grand Canyon. The destination was still some distance but night descended on the small band as the sun dipped below the rim. The guide switched on his flashlight, the rest of the group followed suit,...