A Castaway

A Castaway

Now I do not consider myself to be a fearful man; after faithfully serving 24 years in the military (in a combat twice – Beirut, Lebanon 83-84 and Port a Prince, Haiti 94), traveled abroad for many many years, been shot once, brought life in and took life out of the...
In the Image of God

In the Image of God

Karen and I just returned from being with our son Daniel and his wonderful family.  When I see Daniel and his son John I see so many similar characteristics.  From their red hair to their passionate personality I see how John was made in the image and likeness of his...
Laying Our Life Down

Laying Our Life Down

One of the greatest needs in our lives to be able to understand the words of Jesus is for us to allow God to bring the Gospel message down to our heart and lives. Now this my friend is not an easy thing to do. We in ourselves are full of ourselves and think of...
Called By God

Called By God

Lately I have received many emails and a few phone calls asking my advice about certain positions in ministry or even about whether or not they should go to Bible School.  The advice I give most often (unless I feeling the Lord saying otherwise) is just be led of Holy...
Don’t Give Up the Ship

Don’t Give Up the Ship

Dear friends I would like to just encourage you all with your endurance and steadfastness. I am reminded of the famous words of the courageous and intrepid sailor who said, “don’t give up the ship.” No I am not talking about CAPT James Lawrence, during the War of...
Our Stumbling Blocks

Our Stumbling Blocks

While driving back from Framingham, MA God gave me this article.  There is a critical need in our family (between me and my brothers and sisters) for reconciliation. I have seen it and felt it for years, which each lie they perpetrate against us and with each upset...
Don’t Give Up the Ship

Falling Away

Over the years we have had many people come and live with us.  There is one thing I have noticed over the years; the longer they stay with us and the more familiar they become with our family the less appreciative and grateful they are of us.  Some would act like they...
Character or Ability

Character or Ability

The longer I go with God the more I am convinced God is more concerned with our character and how we do things for Him than what we do for Him and our abilities. After all our abilities and talents are God-given, so why do we think God is impressed?  Why do we go...