I was the consummate middle child of three. I longed for attention. Both myparents worked very hard. My father worked two jobs. He put in many hoursas an electrician in a factory, and then he…
God’s Protection
My family, including my older and younger sister, attended churchweekly. Even when we were out of town we would find someplace to go tochurch. My dad’s father was a severe individual who didn’t seem to havegenuine…
Jesus Was My Rock and Strength
I was 12 years old and scared to death of going to Hell! I attended Lamson Free Church regularly with my parents who were dedicated Christians. The church had just finished a series of evangelistic…
We are God’s Children
Since I was old enough to compete in sports and date girls, I was striving forsignificance in accomplishments and security in relationships. In high school andcollege I had both. Significance came from being a good…
Judge, Jury and Executioner…that was my father
Since he died in 1995, people have told me how much fun it was to talk with him over coffee or a meal. But, the closer you got to him — and my mom was…