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Just Because You Asked
People keep asking how I’m doing, and with thousands of friends, readers, writers, and ministry acquaintances wanting an update, I figured I should say something now—before the rumor mill decides I’ve either moved to Tahiti or I’ve gone on to glory. My life has always been a miraculous journey. One of my great storytelling challenges is convincing people that there may be nothing better than walking through the “fire” with God. I’ve been doing that most of my life. What others might call tragedies keep turning out to be my greatest victories. That doesn’t mean I go looking for trouble. Apparently, trouble has no difficulty finding my address. But when it comes, I’ve learned that God is already there. And as long as he is with me, I’m convinced there is always something worthwhile happening—even when I don’t yet know what it is.
Supercalifragilistic Thrills
People keep asking how I’m doing. What can I say? Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious seems about right.
Yesterday—a Sad Day
Well … sort of. Wednesday marked the end of an era: forty-four weekdays of radiation treatment for prostate cancer. That’s right—my final zap.
Faith, Family, Football—and a Few Side-Effects
People keep asking how I’m doing, so I figure it’s time for an official report. I’m about halfway through nine weeks of radiation for prostate cancer.
Glowing in the Dark
Well, here we go again—another PET scan, a round of doctor visits, and something called a “CT Simulation,” which sounds more like a Marvel movie audition than a medical…
Curtain Call
My last chemo infusion was on April 21. Or so they say. I was handed a banner that claimed it was my final round—kind of like a graduation certificate, but without…
The Missing Shoe
April 14, 2024 A little over a year ago, in my morning prayer time, I sat in my recliner, kicked off my shoes, and began to meditate upon the Lord.
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Fences
We will jump the fence whenever we see the grass as greener on the other side. Some Christians believe they are under the constant attack of the devil. I doubt that.
Eyes on the Road
I’ve learned that I can be so focused on the road that I don’t see the traffic. Slow down at the intersection and look both ways. The life you save may be your own.
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Surprise
Some surprises are happy ones. Others are tragic. Many are unexpected. Some are scheduled, like Christmas and birthdays.
Comic Book Dreams
Will tying a towel around my neck like Superman give me power to leap tall buildings? If only I could find a vitamin that would give me super strength.
Success Formula
I’d like to have a one-size-fits-all, quick and easy path to success. In Googling “success formula,” I got 1.6 million results, and not one was what I was searching for.