Evendays

Friday was a big day. Son 1 turned 20.
We remember the birth day like it was yesterday. Wife in labor all night, she woke me up after two hours of contractions. She wanted me to sleep. Timing of contractions, a bath and some relaxing. A thrilling ride to the hospital at 6 am on a [...]

Several of us are going to read together Yancey’s new book on prayer. We’d love to have you join in with us. Just click here for an explanation.
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In some countries, just being born within their hallowed borders makes you a citizen of that country. You may have to jump through a few administrative hoops to [...]

Last night I dreamed someone ran into the car. Good thing it was only a dream.
But we could certainly use your prayers. Several things seemed to fall on us all at once last night: Some folks trying to lead members away from the church here; a young illegal who has gotten herself into some very [...]

As I’ve written before, I love books. I love good books. I love good books that make me think, and especially those that help me grow in my walk with God.
So, I have a decent proposal for my fellow bloggers. I read not too long ago that Philip Yancey has come out with a book [...]

Taylor was born on September 21 just before 8 AM. My new NIECE weighed in at 7 lbs. 12 ounces and was 18.5 inches long. Sister 2 and Niece 4 are doing well down in Southern California.
Thank you very much for your prayers.–Below are some Autumn decisions, dealing with God, family, church, neighbors and enemies:
I [...]

Thank God for modern medical technology! We are getting ready to celebrate the birth of my new niece/nephew. S/he’ll be born tomorrow, if all goes according to schedule. Yes, to schedule.
The little one (yes, we know if it’s a boy or a girl—it’s not a kitten—but I don’t know if I’m supposed to tell) was [...]

Just a word to let you know it’s a holiday in Lausanne. It’s the Monday of the FAST. Yes, instead of having a Thanksgiving, as you Canadians and United Staterers do, we have a fast day. Of course, I don’t know many people who fast for the country, but I know it used to be [...]

Thank you very much for the comments on welcoming Son 1 back home. I’ve made a few comments on your comments… Wife and I are going to discuss the different suggestions that you made and then fly out the lucky winner. So please don’t make plans, at least any plans you can’t change, for the [...]

Sunday morning after our worship time, Wife and I jumped in the van and made the five-hour trip to Marseille where Son 1 was waiting for us. Saturday night was their closing banquet for his year-long spiritual internship, and Sunday morning there was a special time set aside before worship to honor them. The church [...]

A week ago today my hiking buddy Philippe and I did a tour of the Dents Blanches (the White Teeth). We spent the night at his chalet and in the morning went half of the way around with a quick stop at this summit (2800 meters). You can see Mont Blanc off in the distance, [...]