The Joy of the Lord
Christmas “down under” is very different from Christmas in America. For starters, it’s summer here in December so we have Christmas “barbies” (BBQ) in shorts and tees. Most Australians have never had pumpkin pie and would never…
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Homecoming
It was the late 80’s and I was a senior in high school. So my hair was up and my favorite band was Duran Duran. I was driving a Hyundai Excel and I had a Chinese girlfriend, so I had to be The Man. It was time for Homecoming at her high school, so I…
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Just a Tail
I was hesitant to write this article because it’s only been two months since my Gummi Bear passed. I remember her as if it were yesterday. Her sparkly eyes and playful spirit—she was always the first to jump in her carrier before any of us headed…
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Rain
Originally Written November 1, 2012. In Remembrance of Those Who’ve Lost Their Lives in Haiyan In Southeast Asia, where I lived for 2 years, they live in constant rain. Some areas in the highlands get over 100 inches a year – that’s 10…
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Family: God’s Image
At the heart of every nation, there is a society; at the core of every society, there is a community. Furthermore, at the center of every community there is a family. For a family to come into existence, the biological equation requires two people. A person…
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In His Name
Over the summer, my dad gave me his Costco card so that I can go and pick up some household items while he was at work. Not a big deal--except that only the card owner is allowed to make purchases in Costco. After making some calls, the manager agreed to let…
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