Accessory to piracy

I have unwittingly contributed to the massive problem of DVD piracy.I didn’t mean to, but I did. When Father’s Day rolled around, Jan asked if I had any hints for a potential gift from Samuel. Being well-stocked with neckties and in need of encouragement...

Blackberry cathedral

Sundays take many forms for me. Our church meets on Sunday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. So, when I’m not speaking at another church, Sunday mornings are free for other activities. This past Sunday, while traditional churches were singing hymns, I worshiped in a big...

Too many Saturdays

My wife and I have been remarking that there seem to have been too many Saturdays lately. It’s not that we think there’s a calendar conspiracy — the days of the week roll around like always. But, with both me and Samuel out of school, just about...

Don’t forget

While Americans celebrate Independence Day with flags and fireworks, cookouts and complaints about the price of gas, we should take a moment to remember how many people in the world still remain without religious freedom.In several former republics of the Soviet...

Strange behavior

Our puppy, a trial to my soul about which I’ve previously written, is rapidly turning into a genuine dog. He gains about a pound every week, though I won’t be keeping up with his weight now that he’s finished his last round of puppy shots and gotten...