Our family (the Kecskes side) came to America from Hungary through Ellis Island before the first world war. Eventually they bought 80 acres of land in Carleton MI and settled their family on Otter Road. Over the years I have thought of the old farm, and wished I could visit there again. Today was the …
“By faith Abraham…went out, not knowing whither he went.” —Hebrews 11:8 I’ve reflected on this verse several times over the past few weeks since Barb and I left the comforts and security of our home and pastorate of the past 32 years in Port Orchard, WA. We are now traveling “nomads” living a 23′ travel trailer …
While shopping at a WalMart today, I spotted something I haven’t seen in many years—Better Made Potato Chips! I paused at their store display and wondered, “Do they still make these? I haven’t had one of these chips in over than 30 years.” These are the best chips I’ve ever tasted (of course, I’ve never …
Barb and I attended the First Baptist Church of Warren, MI Sunday morning. What a tremendous blessing to become reacquainted with Tim Parrish again. Tim Parrish is the son of my first pastor, Dr. Henry H. Parrish at Ecorse Baptist Temple. We both were members at this church in the late 1960’s and attended Midwestern …
It’s hot and humid in lower Michigan. Temps are in the mid 80’s. Barb and I are currently camped at Prayer Baptist Church in Westland, Michigan. I heard Evangelist Lester Roloff preach in this church while I was in Bible College (1973). Our good friends, Greg and Shirley McFadden are members here. The church recently …
We went to Mackinaw Island today. I was there as a ten year old girl and wanted to relive the island as an adult. I don’t know whether Al had ever been there before. I LOVE architecture and houses, especially, and this island oozes of unique houses. My phone battery was running low already when …