Jon often writes about grieving and loss. Being a hospital chaplain brings him into close proximity to those who are in the final chapter of their lives. A few weeks ago was my opportunity to brush closely against death. The first loss was expected, though the timing was unknown beforehand. Our friend’s father endured a […]

As we start a new year, it’s easy to remember the mistakes we made last year. I made a mistake in a past job that was brought up by my boss over and over – even years later. God doesn’t do that. When we confess our sins to Him, He forgets: “He has removed our […]

 The further north you get, the shorter the days are. You know that. I’m in a suburb of Denver, and the sunset was at 4:38 pm today. My son lives in Corvallis, Oregon – about 300 miles further north. His sunset was a mere two minutes earlier than mine, but the damp fog there makes […]

God’s creativity amazes me! Oliver Kitty is about four years old. He is such a quirky cat. When he comes in from outside, he lets out a very short purr. It’s almost as if he’s saying, “Hello!” At night, he loves to hang out in our bedroom while we watch TV – until he gets […]