A little over three years ago, our brother, Guy, died after a two year struggle with cancer. It was a heart-breaking experience. During that time, it was extremely difficult to reconcile a loving God with such a tragic experience. It still is today. Each day literally millions of people will … Continue reading
Author Archives: RT
All of me
Recently I did something that I should not have. It was improper, immoral and something for which I am remorseful. It came out of the blue and belies most of the Christian teachings that I strive to live. Now some would say, if they knew what it was, that it’s not … Continue reading
Mary’s Song
Every now and then a song gets into my head and there it lives. I have had the song, ‘Alive’ by Natalie Grant posted on the Video of the Moment for a couple of weeks now. If you have not listened to it, take the time to do so now <Click Here>, … Continue reading
Road Trippin’
It had been a while since Ellie and I took a road trip on our own. Road trips are fun. Last week we got in the car and headed to Taos, NM for a dear friend’s wedding. Road trips allow you to do things that you don’t necessarily get to … Continue reading
Things to Come
The other day we were celebrating a dear friend’s recent marriage. We were at a local resort, so I had a Mai Tai. My brother used to drink them (or a Zombie) in similar resort-ish environs, and although I don’t drink often, I adopted the tradition. Well, then I had … Continue reading
…open the doors and see all the people
When our kids were younger, I unknowingly did them a disservice when it came to the meaning of our attending church. I spent no significant time in explaining what we were doing, where we were going and why. It became a matter of us ‘taking’ the kids to church versus … Continue reading
Thou shalt not kill.
This week, amid much controversy, the Texas legislature modified the conditions under which it is permissible to terminate a pregnancy. In essence, limiting how and where a woman might chose to end the viability of the fetus growing in her womb. Both sides are extremely passionate when it comes to protecting … Continue reading
Where you die, I will die…
The bible is the source of every truth that exists regarding our relationship with God, and with each other. Here is another example. Just recently a dear friend got married and it gave me pause to think again about that commitment. Not every marriage lasts forever, sadly, although I am … Continue reading