During this very special holiday, I would like to share a brief excerpt from a Thanksgiving letter recently received from my good friend, Dale Ditto: “The history of Thanksgiving shows many examples of how Americans have given thanks in the midst of hardship. In 1621, after suffering through a harsh New England winter and […]

I can do all this through Him—Who gives me strength.  Philippians 4:13   Stormy Days  A few months ago, the day started out stormy and dark. The wind was howling, green leaves were flying off the trees, and it was hard to believe this was the beginning of a day instead of the end. I […]

“To us, family means putting our arms around each other and being there.” (Barbara Bush) Sharon and I had been planning all year to help lead over 150 Americans on a short term mission trip we all simply call the “November Baseball Outreach.” Depending on who is asked, this is either the 11th or 12th “Outreach” […]