Evangel University Tulips

They had more than 1700 in bloom at one time. Peggy, her mom and I stopped by after church last Sunday.


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Prayer Request

I have received an urgent prayer request from two of our closest friends, Bill and Almie Sparling. I know some of you who follow this blog know them. For those of you who don't, they are very close friends who were with us when we pastored in Davis, California. Bill was our worship leader, a wonderful keyboard player and talented, anointed singer who was a huge blessing to the church and to us. Almie is a prayer warrior who somehow keeps Bill on the straight and narrow. We love them both very much.

The request is for their granddaughter, Justine. She needs healing.

So for all of you who read this and know how to pray, please lift Justine before the Lord.

Thank you.

Earthquake Hits Midwest

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake rocked the Midwest early this morning. It was felt here in southwest Missouri as well as from Kansas to Georgia. We were asleep and felt nothing. But, then again, we're from California. Earthquakes don't impress us.

He Bought My Soul at Calvary

Today's Blackwood Bros. Quartet sing another good one.

Photo Published in Italy Travel Guide

This photo of mine was just published in the 2008 Schmap Italy Guide.

Duomo Cathedral, Florence, Italy: Took six centuries to complete. Located in the Piazza del Duomo. Dedicated to Santa Maria Del Fiore (“Saint Mary Of The Flower”). Third largest cathedral in the world. Architect Filippo Bruneschelli.

Deer in a Surprising Place

Peggy and I were taking a break outside the conference center when she shouted she saw deer in the graveyard. I got these two quick shots before they were gone.

Girard, Kansas

Friday and Saturday Peggy and I were at a writers' conference in Girard, Kansas where I was one of the speakers. It was a great bunch of people. The ruins of this church were next to the location of the conference.

I'm Feeling Fine

My favorite classic southern gospel song with my friend Jimmy Blackwood and today's Blackwood Brothers Quartet. Enjoy.