In the Middle of the Mess
Whoever said, “May you live in interesting times,” got his wish. It’s been quite a time, hasn’t it? My wife…
A Slice of Dread for Breakfast
Winnie the Pooh said, “My spelling is wobbly; it’s good spelling but it wobbles, and the letters get in the…
Laugh Again’s 1000th Birthday!
Well, congratulations to us: We just recorded our 1,000th episode of Laugh Again. When we began dreaming of producing a…
The Awesome Privilege of Prayer
If you’ve heard a child pray, you know that God must smile. A little girl prayed, “Dear God, I need…
An Injection of Enthusiasm
What are you excited about today? What bounced you out of bed this morning? Was it one of the kids?…
Phil’s Tips for a Great Marriage
While I was writing the book, To Be Perfectly Honest, a daily diary of me trying to live without a…
Getting Older
I’m an optimist. Not even gravity can get me down. Recently I celebrated another birthday. A younger friend called and…
Abandoned Husband
One holiday weekend, my friends Bob and Audrey left Winnipeg, Manitoba, their van piled high with sleeping bags and children,…
The Greatest Gift Ever
When I was a child, my parents weren’t able to afford much for Christmas, so I didn’t expect much. And…