So often in our prayer time we focus on what we need or want, what we are struggling with or fearful of. They are often prayers that are ultimately cries for help in some way from God. Now there is no...  Read More

One of the most unusual experiences I had growing up in youth group was something called “Stump the Chump.” On the first Sunday of every month, our high school pastor, Jason, would replace our regular...  Read More

This past week has been a jumble of emotion for my family as we began the discovery that my grandson, Keegan, has PH-B-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia.Along with the agony my son and daughter-in-law and t...  Read More

Let's be honest. We've all had days that feel impossible. Maybe little frustrations pile up until they’re too much, or some difficult news hits you hard. Friendships. Family. Bad news. Illness. Loss. ...  Read More

Antique auctions were great fun for me. I would bid on antique treasures, restore them and sell them, often making a good profit. I remember the day I first saw the piece of furniture that now lives i...  Read More

Last night was the first time we were able to sleep with our windows open. The temperature outside at bedtime was less than what we set our AC at. The blistering Fresno summer is starting to settle do...  Read More