Long road trips were a wonderful part of my existence as a child. Every August, we would pack up the station wagon and head to Colorado for vacation. Our family took full advantage of lower humidity and a cooler environment, generating exciting times of exploration, outdoor activities, rest and relaxation....

As most of y’all know, I recently returned from serving 28 days as a Chaplain with the Air Force Reserves.  I was sent to Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada, and it is a special place.  Nellis is “The Home of the Fighter Pilot.”  It functions as the...

Have you taken time today to thank God for His blessings in your life? So often we get into our daily rhythms and our gaze is far from the Lord. With the chaos in the world and heartache that sometimes comes, our minds can become focused on the “here and...

I have found delight on the lake whether I am water skiing or jumping off a dock and swimming. I used to enjoy both quite a bit. Both activities are wonderful forms of recreation and both cool you off on a hot day. One brings joy by cutting back and forth...

Ever since sin entered the world, worries and fears have been a constant struggle for mankind. Many common and rare fears have even been given special names. The fear of phobias is known as “phobophobia.”  “Xanthophobia” is a fear of the color yellow. A person with an abnormal fear of...