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The Night is Dark, So Dark.

The night is dark, in fact it is so dark that I cannot see my hand flapping in front of my face.  I try walking in one direction and nothing is reached, so I change directions and walk...still nothing to touch.  It is SO dark.  I begin to imagine something in the distance, or so I think.  Is there a light up ahead or is it just my desire for light.  Am I beginning to hallucinate?  Do I want light so badly that I will create my own version of light?  Am I going light crazy? Then it happens, a voice calls my name in the dark..."Ken".  I stop, ears strained to hear sounds, hoping a friend is near, wanting to believe that someone who cares for me is nearby and calling my name.  The silence is deafening but I continue to look, and now listen. Again, I hear..."Ken,"....  This time, I turn toward the sound coming from behind me, anxiously searching for the source of the sound, wanting to see the one calling my name.  The night is silent,...

Praying For Our Children

Children grow up and leave home.  Friends said that when we were deep in the throes of child raising many years ago.  We didn't believe it!  Guess what?  They do grow up...and they DID leave home.  We have been empty nesters for several years and find it nice, if a little lonely at times. Our  number 3 child visited us recently.  The time with Him was wonderful; watching his grown-up actions, listening to his mature words that originated from well thought out concepts, and just viewing our handsome son.  His Faith in Jesus is growing by leaps and bounds.  It was a joy being around him....and further, he is an excellent cook!  Even with his kitchen prowess, he wanted to know how I made bread, which was quite a compliment. Number 4 child is not available for a visit, she is in New Zealand on a YWAM (Youth With A Mission) training, and will be gone through next Christmas.  We talk with her on SKYPE or Google Talk every third day or s...