This morning I had one of those moments that aren’t typical for me. I did something spontaneous.
I had to drive to Hindman to pick up some things for camp. Enroute I spontaneously decided to pick up Miss Eva from the nursing home and take her for a drive. Miss Eva has served with SMMM for [...]
Well, we’re back after the extended Memorial Day weekend. My weekend went an extra day as I spent yesterday involved in a ministry of the heart.
I participated in a Board Meeting of Southland Bible Institute (www.southlandbibleinstitute.org), a small school in Ashland, KY. My heart attachment is because SBI was founded by my grandparents in 1942. [...]
When I arrive at the office each morning I’m never quite sure what I’ll end up doing. One of the things I like is the variety that this position brings to my daily experience.
The past few days have brought that usual assortment. Like what?
On Wednesday afternoon I spent some time visiting with a lady and [...]
This afternoon I had a wonderful reminder why we do what we do.
I attended the Kindergarten Graduation at Emmalena Elementary School today. Twenty plus students dressed in blue and gold miniature caps and gowns marched into the gym to the camera flashes and the smiles of parents, grandparents and family. These kids are special to [...]
I drive into the camp grounds about the same time each day and see the same thing each time. But some days that drive in just “jumps out” at you. And this morning was one of those days!
The grass has just been mowed, the dew had given everything a fresh look, the fog hugged the [...]
How many of you enjoy balancing your checkbook? My guess is that unless you are a CPA wannabe it’s not the first thing you’d choose to do but a necessary part of family finances.
I just finished spending the better part of an hour working with Dan Plitt, our office manager, checking SMMM’s monthly bank statement. [...]
I’m not one to celebrate anniversaries. You can ask my wife, Debbie, about that. I’m afraid that lack of attention to dates has gotten me into trouble a time or two.
That’s why yesterday’s anniversary happened and I almost didn’t realize it. On May 16, 1988, I officially began my tenure as Mission Director of SMMM [...]
I’ve never been in a hurricane but we’ve all heard of the “eye” that comes through as the center of the storm passes overhead. Well, that’s how I feel today. The hectic schedule of spring ministries with its whirlwind pace where between 800-900 folks have been involved in camp outreaches since late February has kept [...]
Most people when they think of “camp food” they think hot dogs, cold cereal and kool-aid. Well, we do, on occasion, serve those things but not during Work Week.
The most fun of Work Week is meal time. Each meal, no matter which one, is served “banquet style”. What do I mean? That buffet table is [...]
We used to hear a lot about how one generation can’t get along with another. Maybe we don’t hear of the “generation gap” so much today because people just take it for granted that it exists and it doesn’t need explaining.
Well, let me introduce you to John, Judy, Joanne, Dave and Tim. They are part [...]
