Singing in the Rain

It is very gray and wet today in Petoskey.  Out the office window I can see the clouds gathering over the bay, where the rain makes the water ripple in little circles.  Pretty in one way, but rather dismal in another. On these “gray days” I often wake up with a groan and bury my [...]

Lord, Only You Can Change Me

“Why? Why did I do it again?  Why do I fail You every time?” It seems that those words have filled my prayers more often than not.  I thought I was strong in one area, only to give in to temptation as soon as it tipped its cap my direction.  Frustration and tears were my constant [...]

The Devil’s Radio

Flushing angrily, I had leveled a steady glare at the person across from me.  “I am not a gossip!”  I articulated through clenched teeth.  “Well, what do you call it, Phy?” They answered flippantly.  “Just talking about people is not gossip,” I replied heatedly.  “And I don’t appreciate being called one, either.”  They shrugged and walked away.  [...]

An Iron Pillow

  Friendships are wonderful.  They are simply a blast.  Yet, I think girl friends are the best friendships of all (outside the family, which we will discuss later).  There seems to be an uncanny connection between coffee, chocolate and the giggling girls who use both!  I know that with one of my best friends if [...]

Desperate Measures

I think that the commitment to waiting, preserving purity, and going about relationships with accountability is definitely God’s plan for every young man and woman.  That commitment requires great trust and faith, as well as patience and fortitude.  The results of keeping that faith are true love, happiness and a deeper walk with God that [...]