Category Archives: Life Stories

“Honor Your Father and Mother”

From Dean Ohlman on December 27, 2011

I was thinking this past week of Christmas as a child in the late 40s and early 50s. In particular I recalled having received a new sled and the day after Christmas having left it behind a car in our … Continue reading »

Lesson From a Tombstone

From Dean Ohlman on November 20, 2011

Not too long ago I confessed on Facebook that I often wish I could do more in motivating people to revel in the wonder of God’s creation and become better stewards of it.  I admitted that at times I feel … Continue reading »

black-capped chickadee

Chickadees and Wall Street

From Dean Ohlman on September 6, 2011

Chickadees don’t give a rip about the stock market! That’s just one of many things I love about this wonderful little creature. So instead of sitting inside watching the news about my retirement account flying away, I like to go … Continue reading »

John Muir and the Love of God

From Dean Ohlman on July 27, 2011

We know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them (1 John 4:16). What do John Muir, George MacDonald, and Rob Bell have in common?  … Continue reading »

When Heaven Meets Earth

From Dean Ohlman on April 18, 2011

When Heaven Meets Earth poignantly documents the culture changing possibilities when reasoned biblical faith is wedded with responsible ecological stewardship …” – Hutz H. Hertzberg, Ph.D., Executive Pastor, The Moody Church Here’s a wonderful resource for your church, home school, … Continue reading »