Praise Him, Praise Him

I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalm 34:1 ESV A recent visit with my Hungarian mentor, Barátossy Jenő brought new meaning to this verse. Jenő is 93 years old and confined to his apartment in Budapest. When I...

Two Paths

In Psalm 1 King David describes two paths in the journey of life. He says there is: The way of the world characterized by wickedness. The theme song of the people on this path is the iconic song by Frank Sinatra, "I Did It My Way." The way of the Lord is...

Strangers on the Earth

All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth. Hebrews 11:13 NIV Whenever I drive a car in a...

Learning Lessons — Again and Again

As I get older I realize that the important lessons in life are often ones I have learned before. Why do I need to relearn these critical lessons? In the whirlwind of life, I lose my focus. I spend my time on what comes across my path rather than focusing on the path...

Spiritual Fast Food

"You will never be a great cook until you can learn patience." These words from my mother reveal two things about me: I have a tendency to be impatient and I have never been a good cook. During my bachelor days, the most important culinary tool was a...

All-knowing Bob

Soon after arriving in Budapest a Greek physician asked me, "Do you know why God called you to Hungary?" With confidence I replied, "Yes, I think I do know." This kind, wise man quickly challenged me by saying that the God he knows is so much...