May
19
2020
In his day, Job was a leader; in fact, a terrific leader. He was one many people sought counsel from until his own world crashed on him. Like millions of people across the globe in 2020, Job suffered catastrophic...
May
14
2020
One of my most favorite songs is "It Is Well with My Soul." The lyrics are what I need, sometimes several times a day. The first verse penned in 1873 says:
"When peace like a river attendeth my way, When...
May
13
2020
My 20% PMA advantage plan today is gratitude. I am thankful I am alive with a strong heartbeat and breathing ability. Today I am confident, as David was in Psalm 27, and thankful that God alone is my safety...
May
10
2020
How does a boy become a man without a good mother? This is a mystery to me.
When I journeyed to my secret place or the place I also call the secret garden, I held the notion that the loss...
May
08
2020
Doctor Shann Ferch, my highly esteemed, intellectual son-in-law, introduced me to Phenomenology (phe·nom·e·nol·o·gy). He is also respected as my daughter Jennifer's husband and cherished father to their three miracle daughters. In research for his doctoral dissertation in clinical psychology...
May
06
2020
A wise professional athlete said, “The stars are not the athletes because without fans there would be no professional sports; fans are the true stars."
The true star in the miracle story of the Words of Hope book is not...
May
05
2020
When fear grows in me at the least unexpected time (now concerning CV-19), I go to my secret place, my secret garden. This is where imaginary flowers of all colors grow and the sound of flowing waters ebb my...
May
04
2020
Today my remarkable friend, Dr. Caviezel, sent me "One Pair of Hands" sung by Carroll Roberson. Incredible, inspiration, uplifting!
Dr. Jim knows something about a pair of hands. He is a very successful chiropractor in Mount Vernon, WA whose kind...
May
03
2020
The world’s best organization is looking for good people who are difference makers.
Not long ago, in a Words of Hope, I spoke to the idea of kindness being described as useful goodness.
In 1967, my wife Susie and I took...
May
01
2020
Mirror Mirror in my hand who has a pure clean glass that can show reflection in two directions; first at me; second to my world set before me.
Key statement: One of life's most difficult EQ, (emotional intelligence) skills to...
