Summer has begun here in the Willamette River valley of Oregon. Although the nights are still quite chilly, temperatures 10-15 degrees Celsius (50's Fahrenheit) daytime highs are 25-30 degrees Celsius (80's Fahrenheit). In the garden there are already some tomatoes as large as golf balls. Cherries and Blueberries are beginning to color and the Strawberries… Continue reading Maturing / Ripening

The capacity of people to rationalize and self-justify is amazing."Did you take out the garbage ?" --  "No.  But, I was distracted by a phone call from Aunt Mabel.""Yes, God, I know you want me to stop watching pornography.  But, I have needs."  "No, officer, I didn't stop at the stop sign but I slowed… Continue reading What is the Real Problem

One of my dearest friends recently told me in an email things he had decided to do.  As I was about to click the send button, Father prompted me to offer a copy of my response to you also.Dear _____________,Here is the fundamental question with which you must wrestle to a real conclusion:Does Jesus have… Continue reading The Decision