“We’re Not Very Religious.”

At a recent social gathering in our new neighborhood, a woman, speaking also for her husband, commented, “We are not very religious.” I don’t remember the context, but the comment got my attention because I’ve heard it several times since we moved.  “We’re not very religious.” I wondered what that meant. When someone says they…

Toll Booth Kindness

It was around midnight and I tried not to let my voice shake as I addressed the toll booth operator down in Camden, NJ. After handing him the required $1.25, I got up the nerve to ask him for directions. “I’m trying to get to Paterson. Am I headed in the right direction?” It was…

The Big Brother

A lot has happened since my last blog post. We finished up the 2020-2021 school year at Central Valley Christian Schools; I retired after a 44-year career in Christian education; I moved from California to Colorado; I purchased a new bicycle; and I bought a new cap to replace my cowboy hat.  So much has…