Spiritual Stories

August 31, 2015 Preface: In 1973 I joined the Hudson Jaycees.  The Jaycee Creed guided my life and the Jaycee ring symbolized two important characteristics of my life. The Jaycee Creed And The Ring My years in the Hudson Jaycees were important years of learning for me.  I learned the

August 31, 2015 Preface: The infinite patience of a Norwegian persists until the indecisive stubborn Dane sees it her way and the family grows. And Then There Were Two More The ‘70s were a time of change and transition for Gary and Maxine.  In the early ‘70s they were living

August 31, 2015 Preface: Tragedy struck twice in August 1987.  Where was God?  It ain’t supposed to be like this.  I’m mad at God.  Recovery begins in the Book of Romans. Where Was God in August 1987? August 9, 1987 was a beautiful Sunday morning.  The sky was clear and the

August 31, 2015 Preface: This is the story of Maxine being the spiritual leader of the family. Maxine — The Spiritual Leader From the time I met Maxine her spirituality was evident.  The winter of ’61-’62 was a tough winter.  We missed many days of high school in February and

August 31, 2015 Preface: On the third Saturday of May 1993 I touched a sequoia tree that had been alive when Jesus walked the earth.  The Holy Spirit just came over me and flow into me.  The story of Jesus became alive to me.  This is the story of that

August 31, 2015 Preface: A trip to Yosemite the third Sunday of May 1993 was a spiritual experience for me.  I felt like I was close to God and it was the beginning of my recovery from being a workaholic.  Today I can say I’m a recovering workaholic because of this

August 31, 2015 Preface: I am an engineer by training and trade.  In the journey of life, being a mechanical engineer has been a blessing and in some cases a curse.  Eileen had gotten me to agree to the impossible.  Taking two days off in a row.  I like to