Well, it’s been a while since I have written about the art studio/workshop that we are building at our home. It is coming along nicely. The drywall is finished, the walls are painted, and we just finished the floor in Lauri’s studio. On my day off on Monday, I hung the lights in my workshop… Read More »

I visited Mercy Hospital in Willard last week for a wellness check-up – my first since I have moved here. I spent time at the Primary Care Clinic consulting with one of the nurses and one of the doctors on staff. They were kind and thorough in their evaluation of my health. I had blood… Read More »

In our American culture it is easy for us to forget that we have Christian brothers and sisters around the world who are being persecuted due to their faith in Jesus Christ. Countries where it is illegal to be a Christian. Cultures where people will be disowned by their family for deciding to follow Jesus.… Read More »

This past Wednesday was the first day of Spring, and man, am I ready for Spring! I would imagine most of you share that same sentiment with me. Winter is long, cold and dark. Spring is amazing, especially in cold weather areas like Ohio — because the transformation is so startling. To me, Winter is… Read More »

As I write this pondering our mutt is laying at my feet, sleeping. It is a bit surreal after the adventure she led us on a couple of weeks ago. On a Sunday night she apparently chased some deer that were in our yard a little too far and couldn’t find her way home. She… Read More »

Last week on vacation my parents took Lauri and I to Winter Park, Florida for a boat tour of Osceola Lake. It was a beautiful day and our boat captain gave us a grand tour. The entire lake was surrounded by impressive homes. In fact, the lowest valued home on the lake was appraised at… Read More »

I am writing this Ponderings on an airplane. Lauri and I have planned a little getaway and I am looking forward to a few days relaxing just with her. She really is my best friend. Travel isn’t always relaxing though, is it? You have to get to the airport in plenty of time to negotiate… Read More »

We sure had some windy days this week. Walking across the church parking lot, I felt like my skin was going to be peeled off by the arctic blast! At least it was blowing me toward the building in the morning, and I didn’t have to walk against it. Anyone who was outside on Tuesday… Read More »

On Tuesday I stopped by one of the local restaurants here in Willard to pick up some lunch for a committee meeting. Both of the counter employees were helping other folks, so I had a bit of time to figure out what I was going to order. While I was waiting for my turn to… Read More »

The following story appeared on the westartnow.org website and I thought it was so insightful that I wanted to share it with Christian Alliance Church parents… My daughter is 16 and like all teens  deals with social drama and ups and downs.  I want her to have a cell phone for safety, but last year… Read More »