Here we are at the start of a new year! It’s funny how no one ever calls and checks with us about this big, annual change. It just happens – like it or not. I’ve discovered that a lot of things are like that in life. Things happen. Things change. My mentoring pastor used to say, “God doesn’t even have a reverse gear in His car because He’s always moving forward.”

I had another birthday in the last few weeks and got a year older. This annual event is accompanied by a few more aches, pains, and bone popping each time I get up or sit down.

Then, I found myself standing at the altar officiating the wedding ceremony of my youngest son. How did that happen? I was coaching him in Dixie Youth baseball and teaching him how to hit a golf ball only yesterday. You’ll be happy to know I made it through the ceremony without breaking down. But I only got a couple of words out before it hit in my reception prayer. Oh, well. We are so happy and proud of them. I’ve included a couple of pictures below of my son, Caleb, and our new daughter-in-law, Ashton. < read more >