because active listening is so much more important than spouting off!
Current News
Fresh cool morning air, the breeze of God’s spirit, and a small dose of political commentary
are you thirsty for some fresh air?
This week’s “5-Photo-Friday” – including 1976 Derek
Do everything without grumbling and arguing so that you may be blameless and pure, innocent children of God surrounded by people who are crooked and corrupt. Among these people you shine like stars in the world because you hold on to the… Read More ›
Question: Serious Derek or “Mr. Casual”
Today’s post is a simple question. I mentioned the other day that my publisher asked for a new “Author Photo” to use in their soon-to-be-revamped website. My question is “casual or serious?” I kind of like the new portrait, but… Read More ›
Looking Up – on the anniversary of 9-11
I remain firmly convinced that hope is not only a window into the future, but a reflection of what is already real.
Love wins! Hope is strong! Faith isn’t a lost cause, but the answer! (a beautiful wedding tells the story)
The Lord is my shepherd… – Psalm 23 Sunday turned out to be a nicely framed worship experience, as we started the day by sharing communion with the beautiful people of our church family then ended with an exquisitely beautiful… Read More ›
here is the grandparents-with-baby photo you’ve been waiting for (I’m so excited to share!)
Andrew took the above photo and the new parents graciously gave us permission to share.
“Travelling Light” – Forty Epic Years of Marriage!
Today is our 40th anniversary. I am so blessed and thankful
“Flat Jesus” goes on a European adventure!
The day has finally arrived! Rebekah and I are headed to Europe. By this time tomorrow morning we should be in Dresden, catching up with the fabulous international adventures of our globe-trotting son Andrew and his beautiful wife, Alicia. Of… Read More ›
here we raise our “Ebenezer” #stonesofhelp
Congratulations, Ebenezer Presbyterian, on your 100 years of faithful witness in the community of Coats
