A Quirky Old Man

It happened every Friday evening, almost without fail, when the sun resembled a giant, orange ball sliding into the blue ocean. Ed strolls along the beach to his favorite pier,  Clutched in his bony hand was a bucket of shrimp.  Ed walks out to the end of the pier, where it seems he has the world – devoid of fear and death – to himself.  The glow of the sun is a golden bronze now. Everybody’s gone, except for a few joggers along the beach.  Standing out on the end of the pier, Ed is alone with this thoughts…and his Read More

How to Influence Others for a Lasting Impact

Some people know how to influence others for a lasting impact, but most may not be aware of the impact or positive influence they have on others.  I realized this in a most vivid way a few years ago and the impression has never left me. While in Arizona, I attended a Bible study held at the community center of the park model resort where my husband and I stayed.  The Bible study leader Yvonne, was a vivacious and lovely woman –  gracious with a warm, genuine smile, and a deep faith  in the Lord Jesus. She and her husband Read More