I hear it quite often, “Brother Neville, I’m just not accomplishing what I feel like I ought to be accomplishing,” or the corollary, “Brother Neville, I’m just not feeling like I’m where I’m supposed to be in life by now.” Well, if you are struggling to be as successful as you would like to be, … Continue reading Do Your Goals Support Your Values?

The reverie of my morning shower was broken by the realization that water was swirling around my ankles and getting higher! “Arrgh,” I thought, “I hate a plugged drain.” Before I could think much else, however, I was teleported to a hot and dusty day in Hohenfels, Germany. It was the summer of 1980 and … Continue reading Memories

I still remember that flight into Germany as if it were yesterday. It was 1980 and I was a brand-new second lieutenant, headed for my first assignment. With the exception of one short fishing trip to Mexico a few years earlier this was my first “real” experience outside the United States and it wasn’t long … Continue reading Inside/Outside

With the switch to Daylight Savings Time yesterday this song has been on my mind all day! Performed by the band Chicago, written by Robert Lamm. Lyrics courtesy of LyricsMode (http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/c/chicago). Anyway, hope everyone got their clocks set correctly and that you DO in fact know what time it is! Of course, being a preacher, … Continue reading Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?

My big sister Valinda died last week. My mind still reels as one part gives the commands for my fingers to type the letters that appear on the screen, while another part struggles to comprehend that reality. As I have pondered on it over the last few days I realized that I failed her in … Continue reading It’s Time

“When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me'.” - Erma Bombeck That’s an interesting quote, isn’t it? I saw it somewhere earlier this week – I don’t remember where … Continue reading Empty or Full?

If you are familiar with your church calendar you know that we are coming to the close of the Advent season. Whether or not you are familiar with the season I think it is worth remembering that Advent is (or should be) a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity … Continue reading Hope

Well, MLWC (my lovely wife Cathy) is taking me on a date tonight. We're going to see the new movie "Fury" starring Brad Pitt. I suspect while I am focused on the tanks & such she'll be more focused on Brad. But, we shall see. I don't know what to expect -- the reviews have … Continue reading “Tanks, for the Memories”

Just a simple post to say "Hi" from Opa's House. I look forward to sitting long, talking much, and laughing often together as we journey the road of life. Have a blessed evening. Peace, Opa.