Public Employee Unions – a Very Bad Idea

Speaking as a former public (government) employee, I have always had an aversion to collective bargaining in that arena. The whole concept of unionization was designed to protect employees in the private sector from the abuses that could and did result from the erratic behavior of the market, and the manipulative behavior of corporate leaders. The … Continue reading Public Employee Unions – a Very Bad Idea

Sad News

I am very sad to report that my best friend and faithful companion, Tobie, went to be with the Lord on Saturday morning last. He had been quite ill for a while, and just couldn't recover this time. Judy and I are grateful to the Lord for letting us have 8 years with the best … Continue reading Sad News

Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Hey, me and tobie, you must be born again! I was watching a famous TV commentator the other day as he opined on what ails our nation. He had some good ideas about personal responsibility, but he ended with this statement: “We each … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Thank God for Jesus, me and tobie! Years ago there was a lady in our church whose husband was unsaved. We all agreed that if he would only become a Christian he would be a real asset. He was intelligent and well thought … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Let"s do something, me and tobie! I arrived in Mexico City tired and with a very sore back, but as always I was happy to get there. Our old friend Pastor Roberto Milian met me at the airport with his son-in-law to drive … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Friday, January 7, 2011 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Here's some stuff I want to be sure know, me and tobie. A few weeks ago I heard a news story about a diplomat who died after emergency surgery. According to the physicians who attended him, his last words to them on the … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Friday, December 31, 2010 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Another year in the books, me and tobie. Every year I take a few days to wait on God before the New Year. I need to be personally refreshed, and also see what the Lord wants to adjust in me or the ministry. … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Friday, December 24, 2010 Building People of Substance for Works of Power After considerable deliberation, I have given up on finding some incredibly profound thing to say about Christmas. It doesn’t get any more profound than the simple notion that a transcendent God took on the form of a man and came to redeem us … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Friday, December 17, 2010 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Time to get serious, me and tobie. Looking out the window this morning I see heavy fog. I must be dreaming! This is Arizona. Fog requires moisture, and we are always short on that. After rubbing my eyes, I decided that the fog … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

People Get Ready

Just thinking about the state of the world and wondering what we can do to be ready for a global meltdown. Our currency is in trouble. Supply lines for food and energy are threatened. We have foreign insurgents living in our cities in sleeper cells. On a personal level, I try to keep a good … Continue reading People Get Ready