Category Archives: Weekly Recap

Greetings from Welland, Ontario, Canada

Recently in correspondence with a fellow preacher, I encouraged a humorous miscommunication.  I mentioned where we were and abbreviated Canada as CA.  He thought we were in Ontario, California.  While I’m sure that Ontario, California, is a lovely place, I would rather be here.

Although, the recent heat wave affected us up here with higher than normal tempts, for the most part the weather has been a delightful change of pace from hot, humid Florida.  Walks in the park, watching the ducks play in the Welland river, and eating outside by the canal in Port Colborne are all wonderful.  But most enjoyable is being with our Canadian brethren again.  To share in a ministry of the Word. To enjoy fellowship. And support these disciples in Kingdom activities.  This is really why we’re here. Continue reading →

Greetings from Welland, Ontario, Canada

The highlight of our week has definitely been the VBS at Wellandport.  The preparation of the teachers, the execution of their plan, and the enthusiasm of the kids and parents all combine for a wonderful spiritually enriching week.  I feel blessed to have some small role in teaching the adult class.  And thanks to the Shepherds here for their invitation and encouragement. Continue reading →

Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL

From Pre-op, to Norma Jean’s surgery, to Post-op, this has been quite a week.

Norma’s last surgery, in fact her last hospital stay, was 52 years ago when Kenny was born.  So, for us, this was new territory.  Thankfully, the surgery was successful.  And the one unspoken concern, which we never verbalized to each other, was what pathology would find from the fibroid.  What a relief to hear the surgeon say it was negative.  Norma’s recovery is typical of most Parkinson’s patients.  But she is making slow and steady progress each day. Continue reading →

Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL

Last Saturday, I sent out a special post with a prayer request for my wife, Norma Jean.  In it are the details of some recent health issues.  The response has been incredible. Thanks to all of you have sent messages, cards, and called. Norma is greatly encouraged by the outpouring of your love, concern, and prayers.  We both thank you very much. Continue reading →

Greetings from Middle Tennessee

Norma Jean and I are on the way to Indiana where I will begin a meeting on Sunday at the Belleville Church. We are looking forward to the week with these brethren, sharing the Word, and reconnecting with friends from bygone days in the area where I grew up and first began preaching. Continue reading →

Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL

Today’s post is a recap of this past week’s post with its live links.  It’s an easy way to catch up in case you missed one.

Today, we are celebrating our granddaughter, Katherine’s 8th birthday,  It seems like only yesterday she was a baby  and we were living in Kansas City.  Indeed, time flies. Continue reading →

Greeting from Beverly Hills, FL

Thirteen years ago today, I published a post entitled Pass It On.  It was about encouragement.  It told a neat story from a Public Service Ad from The Foundation of Better Living that was playing on TV at the time. In the post I related that ThePreachersWord was only in its 96th day.  But I had received an incredible amount of support that encouraged me to keep it going.  I wonder if I would still be posting today without that outpouring of encouragement? Continue reading →