He’s Alive

In the mid-1980s, when I was a young believer, I heard a song called “He’s Alive” by Don Francisco. This song tells the story of Easter morning from the viewpoint of Peter, and as I drank in the story through the song, I cried and cried. Throughout my years as an ESL teacher (of adults),Continue reading “He’s Alive”

Do You Regret Having Kids?

Earlier this week, influencer Chappell Roan sparked a firestorm when she commented, “All of my friends who have kids are in hell. I don’t know anyone, I actually don’t know anyone who’s happy and has children, at this age [under 6]. I have not met anyone who’s happy, anyone who has light in their eyes,Continue reading “Do You Regret Having Kids?”

Enjoying Hiking at Any Age

My wife has accounts on a couple of national park forums. First of all, she loves looking at photos, whether from places we’ve been or places we haven’t (yet). Second, there are plenty of people who are seeking advice; these tend to be those who are planning to visit a given national park for theContinue reading “Enjoying Hiking at Any Age”

The Favored Gender?

Two of my closest friends both have a young son who is in the process of transitioning to become a woman; I also have an elderly friend who I recently found out is in that same process. In contrast, I don’t know any women who are transitioning to become men. These people, along with thingsContinue reading “The Favored Gender?”

Celebration of a Long Life or a Long Marriage?

My wife and I are part of a church which is very largely Asian. (She is Asian (American-born); I’m not.) Periodically, we have a guest preacher. A few weeks ago, one of them (a Caucasian) mentioned in a sermon that he has been married 68 years; I heard a few “oohs” and aahs.” Later inContinue reading “Celebration of a Long Life or a Long Marriage?”