This weekend we learned that our younger daughter, Heather, will be attending Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy next fall. About a year ago, Heather let us know that she would like to apply for private Catholic girls school. Frankly, she was feeling exhausted by the environment of public school, and needed a change. As her parents, … Continue reading A New School

The other night I was at a dinner event, and a friend told me a true story that I thought I should relay here.It turns out that a pastor of a church was, a number of years ago, called on the phone by the parents of a college-aged boy, who was attending college in the … Continue reading The Hour of (Pot) Power

I have an old friend who is a pastor. His nickname is KC. But he is not your traditional pastor. The other day, this respected man of the cloth went to a local elementary school and donned a large literary rodent costume.This is not a pastor who needs the respect of the local public. In … Continue reading The Right Reverand Rat

My wife is away in Texas visiting friends. I am home with my two teenager daughters. We are having a fun time, just us three, as the family dynamic changes when Mom is away. We all miss Mom, but are enjoying a change of pace. The quality of the food has definately declined.One of the … Continue reading Dandelion – Antje Duvekot

I have been following with great interest the recent visit of the New York Philharmonic to North Korea. I have read a lot about this performance, both pro and con. I think my fascination in this stems from my own visits to Eastern Europe, prior to the fall of Communism, more than 20 years ago.I … Continue reading The Music of Freedom

The previous post below, and an experience the other night, have me thinking again about what it means to form meaningful Christian community in today's world.One thing I do know. Following Jesus, and having lives that make Him attractive to others today, is in no way similar to the way people did it in 1950, … Continue reading Of Professors and Regular Folks

Alright. Stop. Watch this video. Twice. Maybe more times.This, my friends, is the future. Deal with it.

He was only a year older than me.He was a hero.He loved Jesus with all his heart, and his life displayed it, consistently.And now, he is gone. The entire City of Angels is something less because of this loss.I will be praying for grace, peace and mercy for his dear family.

Today is Abraham Lincoln's birthday. This piece came on KUSC this morning, as Nancy and I awoke. What an appropriate way to start this day.This piece was composed by the legendary (and one of my favorite) American composer, Aaron Copeland, and was performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Zubin Mehta. … Continue reading Mr. Lincoln

Posted below is the reason why I love to fly......it is just amazing to me. Perhaps its in my genetics, as my Dad was a B-17 pilot. It is beyond me how anyone can book a flight and not ask for a window seat.