Dear Mom
Dear Mom, We are gathered here to celebrate your life. And celebrate, we do. Although we mourn your passing deeply, feeling and coping with the pain in our own personal […]
Tag Archives: Tribute
Remembering My Mom
On August 30 my Mom passed away. In the days to come I will likely post some of my thoughts and memories concerning her. For now, I post the text […]
when a marine deploys
Tonight I had the privilege of leading a public prayer before a small crowd for this marine at the Portland Airport as he prepared to board his flight to North Carolina for final […]
a letter to my Dad
Hi Dad. It’s Memorial Day. Yesterday I visited your gravesite. The scene was beautiful. Thousands of American flags adorned the campus of Willamette National Cemetary. Each gravesite had at least […]
When a child grows up
This photo depicts two boys circa 1915 or 16. The younger is my grandfather on my dad’s side. The older boy, with his trademark severe attitude, is his brother. Much history […]
Proudly it Waves, Old Glory
I sang the following song in a citywide choral cantata, “I Love America,” years ago in Newberg, Oregon. It made quite an impression on me as an 18 year old […]
Why I Celebrate the 4th of July
The photos below depict a large part of why I celebrate the Fourth of July. It is not about the fireworks. It isn’t simply about having a day off as […]
Perspective in Loss
My good friend, Janelle Bentley, brought an article to my attention today. John Canzano, writer for the Oregonian Newspaper wrote a piece on the Bentley family, who lost their beautiful […]
Artist for God– Trent "TC" Combs
While surfing the net I came across seekfirst.com. They posted a notice that a young man, Trent “TC” Combs had won a 2004 national art competition entitled Art For God. […]
Reflections on the Fourth of July
I am a follower of Jesus Christ, first and foremost. It is to Jesus Christ that I give my highest allegiance. Yet I am located in geographically in the USA, […]
