Category Archives: Purpose
For the last several weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, forty gardeners have been planting 7 million tulip bulbs at Keukenhof Gardens in the village of Lisse, a short drive from Amsterdam, Netherlands. They are planting 900 varieties in all types of colors … Continue reading
It’s one of the hardest physical tests I’ve ever taken. When I was in high school, I played basketball, soccer and track, and those were sometimes very difficult tests of endurance. But this one, at 70 years old, I think was the … Continue reading
Yesterday, I remembered that it was on August 15, 1979, that I officially started my journey as a pastor. I was 25 years old. Already married almost five years. We had two young boys, ages 3½ and 9 months. We … Continue reading
I love butterflies. In fact, this past year, I started a small butterfly garden in our backyard. I planted the vegetation necessary to attract Monarch butterflies which lay eggs, hatching as caterpillars, going into pupa stage and metamorphosis, emerging as butterflies. Just … Continue reading
It is true. My birth certificate, passport and driver’s license all agree. I’ve lived 7 decades. Most of the time, I don’t feel like what I imagined 70 to feel like back when I was in my 50’s. But, it is true. I’m … Continue reading
Nearly 20 years ago, I made a decision. I chose to create a leadership succession plan for the organization I founded. Very close to committing myself to follow Jesus, marrying my wife and starting Cape Christian, this decision is one of … Continue reading
Survivor’s Guilt is Real. I’ve never survived a severe trauma such as a major accident where others died. But as a pastor and a police chaplain for many decades, I have spent time listening to survivors of incredible trauma (Holocaust … Continue reading
I’ve heard that descriptive statement time and time again the last dozen years or more. “I’m not wired that way.” It is often said in response to me answering a question about my current role on the staff of the church that … Continue reading
Thirty-five years ago, (April 19, 1987 on Easter Sunday) my wife Linda and I had the privilege of being spiritual mid-wives. We helped God birth one of His churches, Cape Christian. Along with two other couples, we locked our arms in a … Continue reading
I’m a pastor and a chaplain. For over four decades, I’ve been praying for people. I’ve prayed for people when they are distraught, angry, hurt, sick or struggling. I’ve prayed with people who are grateful, happy and rejoicing about their circumstances. My … Continue reading
