More than wowed

More than wowed

Suppose a friend shocks you with (very expensive) tickets to a concert of your favorite music group. The thrill chills are instant. The gratitude is overwhelming. The only problem is the date; the concert is still nine months away. Nine whole months to wait! You...
Victors, all!

Victors, all!

All those who run marathons, climb mountains, and/or compete in rigorous sports events like the Olympics, or even Ironman, have something in common: a desire to do everything necessary for the sheer pleasure of giving it their best shot. Of course, winning is the...
Making the flipside a chart topper

Making the flipside a chart topper

This may show your age, but who remembers 45’s? Those cute, 7” records with one song on each side? Who had a sizable collection of these ‘modern’ recordings? (still has?) If so. You likely remember every Side A, but do you remember any of the songs on Side B? Poor...
The Expectancy of the Wait

The Expectancy of the Wait

It would truly be ‘Livin’ the dream,’ or ‘One more day in paradise,’ two phrases so often spoken in response to the question, ‘How are you?’ The ‘it’ I’m referring to is a place of serene soul restfulness during an extended time of waiting for a response or a...
A different kind of army

A different kind of army

It’s almost humorous the number of times it has to be repeated in Scripture. The phrase so often heard is: ‘Do not be afraid.’ One would have to conclude that the reason for this command is that the audience was, in fact, afraid.  Jesus says it to his...