Everyday Valentines

“I’m having more irritation and discharge than I expected.” Yesterday, after cataract surgery, I’d called the ophthalmologist’s nurse. I hadn’t met Judy before. ”Have you taken Tylenol, sweetie?” Her endearment put a smile on my face. “Yes, but it’s still painful. Is this pain and discharge normal?” That’s all I needed. “I think so. The doctor is …

Through Danger and Toil

The day has come. Today is the last day of Jerry’s work with the city. For almost thirty years, as both an electrician and a parking meter technician, he has faithfully toiled to serve the people of Urbana. A Valentine’s day, 1990, ice storm injured his back, but it was the accident on July 7, …

What Do We Expect?

What we expect practically determines what we ask for. For example, what do we expect of God? When the diagnosis is cancer, do we expect God to heal directly, immediately? Do we expect God to heal through medicine? Do we expect to die? What do we expect of our spouse? Of our pastor, our professors, …