I had the honor and privilege of officiating the wedding of our son Mason and his bride Kailynn this past Friday.  The Lord's favor was evident, and I am so grateful!  The ceremony was fairly short, as was the reception…

These pics are taken from my Father's NIV Bible that he used and preached from for many years in the 1980s.  This passage in Ephesians was one that he helped our Bellingham congregation memorize during Sunday evening services.  Ephesians 3:20-21…

Thought I'd just take this opportunity on my 57th Birthday to honor those who gave me birth once again!  Love and miss you so much, Dad and Mom!

As I reflected more on this week and the “God Winks” in the “Lofty Skies” it led to this song that the Lord blessed me with.  And then I got to see and take some pics of the Norther Lights…

I am in a season of learning and re-learning some basic truths about God's deep, abiding and individualized love for me.  I may not always ‘catch it’ in the moment, but He is so patient with me and grants me…

Hatikva - “The Hope”  National Anthem of Israel

As long as in the heart within,

The Jewish soul yearns,

And toward the eastern edges, onward,

An eye gazes toward Zion

Our is not yet lost,

The hope that is two-thousand…

Anxiety, worry, fear and sleeplessness are plaguing many in these days.  On my bike ride this morning I was reviewing some of my recordings and just sensed that this needed to be shared.  Originally written for my own kids when…

My Mother was Swedish.  This hymn was a signifiant part of my spiritual and musical heritage through the Backlunds and Andersons.  Such a powerful testimony of trust and confidence in a good God through whatever life brings.  I hope this…

It's hard to describe, but I just feel stuck.  And that's not because there's nothing going on…quite the contrary.  Still only 18 months out from both Dad and Mom leaving this earth, and maybe that still has a lot to…

Enjoy this recording from St. Anne's Cathedral, just adjacent to the Pool of Siloam in Jerusalem.  Natural acoustical reverb that is world renown...our team had the opportunity to lead some spontaneous worship and many were drawn in to hear the…

What does it mean to be 'ready'?  Do any of us ever truly 'feel' ready for what happens to us in life?

I love the Masters Golf Tournament...It's a nostalgic and magical time each year the 2nd week of April…

That Sunday evening described turned out to be the beginning of a week of significant pivoting and spiritual battle. 

Monday morning, March 21, was our grandson Henry's 2nd open-heart surgery to continue the process of re-routing his circulatory system. Of…

With over one week of hindsight, I can say with great confidence that my family and I experienced one of these 'Pivotal Moments' last week! Here is the synopsis: 

Knowing that our son was preparing to head back across the…

I have used this phrase, 'pivotal moments' throughout my life.  I use it, most often in retrospect, to acknowledge the Lord's work in my life, that has lead to a 'pivot' or course correction in life.  The verb-form of the…

Do you have an 'Achilles Heel'?  You know, that reference from ancient Greek literature that refers to a limitation, character flaw, or besetting sin that you just seem to keep repeating?  If we're all honest, isn't that part of being…

My heart and mind are definitely with our grandson, Henry, today and this week.  On Monday he had his second of the 3 major heart surgeries to basically 're-route' his circulatory system due to his congenital heart condition at birth…