Song of Songs

April 29, 2024

April 29, 1944 — A disaster unfolds for Phil and his men

Starting on April 29, Phil’s 3rd Battalion was relieved to prepare for an offensive that they hoped would break the beachhead stalemate. At first light, Phil […]
April 28, 2024

April 28, 1944 — Planning for two massive campaigns at once

The Allied military brass at the highest levels were preparing two massive operations for the Allies. First, of course, was to have the Allies successfully break […]
April 28, 2024

Week Two of my New Devotional: “What the Bible Says About …” Speak the truth in love, Gracious words, Talk God loves, Words can harm, You are chosen

This week, my new devotional on the YouVersion app Bible reading plan, looks at “What the Bible Says About …” speaking the truth in love, gracious […]
April 27, 2024

April 27, 1944 — The lull before the coming massive breakout at Anzio

While enemy air attacks had diminished to raids by only a few aircraft daily, artillery shelling continued, and no structure and no person within the beachhead […]
April 26, 2024

April 26, 1944 — Tank-led Americans gain a mile at Anzio

In a series of sharp punches with tanks, American troops have advanced more than a mile on the east flank of the Anzio Beachhead and are […]
April 26, 2024

“Vaccine News You Can Use” for Family Physicians – Spring 2024

I’ve been honored to write a quarterly column, “Vaccine News You Can Use” for the Colorado Family Physician journal for a number of years. Below is […]
April 25, 2024

April 25, 1944 – German intelligence increasingly confused and anxious about the coming Anzio breakout

Late April found Dad’s 3rd Infantry Division still attacking in small groups while the enemy continued to probe the Allies’ defenses, looking for the opening that […]
April 24, 2024

April 24, 1944 — A letter home to mom from Anzio

The men on Anzio loved mail call. They were, for the most part, letter writers. This letter from my father to his mother is typical of […]
December 14, 2019

Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink

My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. … You, God, are […]
December 15, 2019

Taste and see that the Lord is good. … His fruit is sweet to my taste

The master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants […]
January 15, 2020

God’s Desires – 1

Praise be to the LORD your God, who has delighted in you and placed you on his throne as king to rule for the LORD your […]
January 18, 2020

Young Women

Praise the LORD from the earth … young women … Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted.
February 15, 2020

The Fruit of the Spirit is … Love – 1

Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.
May 18, 2020

Live Wisely – Honor Marriage – 1

Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.