Our Stories

Our Stories

September 29, 1974 Dear Dianne, That’s so great that you got baptized today! Congratulations on a great decision!  I want to fill you in on what’s to come. It’s mostly so great! Some stuff is not so great…but stick with me, and you’ll get...
The Fort of Refreshing

The Fort of Refreshing

“Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort; thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.” (Psalm 71:3) The exact circumstances of the memories have faded, but the security and comfort lasted years...
Squeezed Lemons

Squeezed Lemons

As I went to get the mail from the cluster of mailboxes in our housing development, I noticed a few young children busily doing something on the corner. One of the little girls ran over to my car, and I waved. She was an adorable little blue-eyed, blonde girl of about...
Object Permanence

Object Permanence

Browsing in a gift shop recently, a plaque on the wall caught my eye. It so eloquently stated, “Just because God is silent, does not mean that He is absent.” I’d been struggling to deal with some tough things around that time, so reading this was a perspective check...