After a nasty fall, a good friend of mine finds himself in a skilled nursing facility. His recuperation will take many months, and he is...

“It’s not always about you, Dave.” These are disappointing words and hard to swallow. Most of us feel important and would like to think...

This Mother’s Day, I am remembering my dear mother Paula Ann Schober Rose. Born in Westhoff, Texas, and raised in San Antonio, Mom knew...

The other day, I walked past a bank and never considered robbing it. The thought of stealing cash just never crossed my mind. Do you find...

On May 1, 1971, Sue and I were married in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This week, we celebrate 48 years as friends, lovers, and parents of two...

“Carl” was the red light at every intersection of decision. Carl was not his real name, but what he did was regrettably real. Whenever...

Over more than 50 years of church ministry, our challenge was to make each Easter season come alive for the congregation. The story of...

Years ago, Kmart had the blue light special. The giant chain store's little cart with a revolving blue light on a pole would suddenly...

New students of the Bible may be shocked to discover that many horrible crimes are reported in the Holy Scriptures. It may be difficult...

Biblical King Ahaz was born into a home of great wealth and Godly heritage. Attending worship services was customary in his family and...