As a little boy in Idaho, my father eagerly anticipated each trip to the “Mechanafe” (meh-CAN-a-fay). This “mechanical cafe” in Boise, Idaho, not only offered a wide variety of food; but more importantly to a young, quickly growing boy, there…
“I love your outfit!”
The burdens from the previous week were pressing in on me. I felt alone, misunderstood, overwhelmed, and surrounded by the temporal values and philosophies of the world around me. I needed the fellowship, support, and encouragement that a church service…
Recipe: “Come on Over” Cremosa
Summer is the perfect time to practice using (or continue using) your entertaining ideas! As a general rule, from brunches to cookouts to afternoon snacks on the deck, summer food is light, yummy, and easy to serve. This simple-to-prepare beverage…
When Change Exercises Your Faith
After the Israelites crossed the Red Sea (as recorded in Exodus 14) what followed could be likened to kids coming home from a week of Christian camp in the summer. Often, the campers are on a “spiritual high,” infused with…
The Best Seat in the House
The Captain’s Corner Whether you fly as a pilot or as a passenger, the view from the airplane is not only beautiful; it is also fascinating. Throughout my flying career, such panoramas gripped my attention, and I loved every second…