Author Archives: Dana

warnings

Posted on February 21, 2002 by Dana

Recent news reports state that officials may have failed to heed warnings of potential terrorist strikes prior to September 11. Since that date, many cautions have been given, but as time passes it seems warnings lose their impact. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Good Hope

Posted on February 14, 2002 by Dana

Susan gave me a framed photograph and a card on Valentine’s Day. The picture is of a white-haired man with hands in his pockets standing on a huge rock looking out into the ocean. It looks as if he is … Continue reading →

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beauty

Posted on February 7, 2002 by Dana

The mountains surrounding Capetown, South Africa look barren from a distance. But climbing one on New Year’s Day revealed some hidden wonders of God’s creation. Plants grow on these mountains that are not found anywhere else in the world. At … Continue reading →

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a good soldier

Posted on January 24, 2002 by Dana

As soldiers, they have no choice but to obey their commanding officer, but these men want to follow. They have heard the stories about their leader. He fought in battles before they were born, he followed his leaders into places … Continue reading →

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one step at a time

Posted on January 17, 2002 by Dana

Looking out the back of my brother’s apartment in Capetown, South Africa, one can see the majestic mountains that surround the city. One peak is within walking distance of Brian’s place, so early New Year’s Day, my brother, another younger … Continue reading →

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