Recently, I attended an amazing local event put on by our Chamber of Commerce. It was the Military Appreciation banquet. One of the poignant moments was what they called a missing man presentation. It involved a table set with dishes, one place setting for each of the branches of the military. It symbolized those who were not with us that night; maybe they had been killed in action, were still mis...  Read More

My wife and I were surprised recently when our 19-year-old daughter was reminded that life is short. Several weeks ago, she received a letter from AARP inviting her to join!If life is short, it is crucial that we are intentional in how we live. Especially if we claim to follow Jesus Christ; we should leave a lasting legacy. Living a life of positive impact is complex, but there are a few keys:1.  ...  Read More

Life is heavy. Just recently in our community we had the scary incident with the West Valley football players, where a couple of the teens almost drowned. In national news, we saw two mass shootings back to back. Death is the ultimate enemy. And, despite our healthy appearance, we are like cut flowers; it’s just a matter of time. I’ve read that someone in the world dies every three seconds. We are...  Read More