The Day God Saved My Son

In August of 1980, my wife and I drove to town to meet my brother, who owned a flatbed truck. He was going to assist me in picking up a small shed to convert into a playhouse for our sons. I chose to bring along my eldest son, Paul, who was two years old. My … Continue reading The Day God Saved My Son

God’s Word Brings New Life

This event occurred in August 2003. I served as an Adult Sunday School teacher at our church. At that time, my mother was under hospice care at her home and was expected to pass away soon. The night before, she encouraged me to go and teach the Sunday School class, assuring me she would be … Continue reading God’s Word Brings New Life

God’s Divine Power

It was early spring in 2004. The Sunday prior, I was arranging my trumpet equipment alongside fellow players in our church band. One of them inquired if I planned to attend the upcoming revival. I affirmed, declaring that not even illness would prevent me from participating. I had been earnestly seeking God through prayer and … Continue reading God’s Divine Power

As Sure as There is a Heaven and Hell…

The events unfolded in the spring of 2004. The previous night, I had spent time studying about the concepts of Heaven and Hell. As one of the Letter Carriers, I was often asked to give the morning weather forecast before we departed on our routes. That particular morning, I was expected to provide the forecast, … Continue reading As Sure as There is a Heaven and Hell…

God Answered

Time flies swiftly by. In 2004, my daughter was a fifteen-year-old growing into a beautiful young woman. One night, while praying for her, I fervently asked God to bring a respectful young man into her life. Within a few weeks, my daughter, alongside her cousin and friend, encountered a handsome young man at K-Mart, busy … Continue reading God Answered

When God Speaks, Listen

On a beautiful spring day in 2005, as I departed from the Post Office to deliver the mail route, I was overcome with an overwhelming urge to pray for my son Josh's safety. I pulled over and took a moment to call upon God for his protection. Afterward, I phoned Josh to ensure he was … Continue reading When God Speaks, Listen

A Living Testimony

After being filled with the Holy Spirit, my desire for God to use me as a vessel for His Kingdom grew. This happened around the summer of 2005. While delivering mail to a medical building, a woman approached me and asked if I was Paul. I acknowledged that I was. She explained that a woman … Continue reading A Living Testimony

Thank You God

The events unfolded during the winter of 2007. I was scheduled to work my day off. On that day, I was assigned to cover an unattended route. A newly hired Letter Carrier, still within her 90-day probationary period was at risk of termination because she had lost her arrow key the previous day. This key, … Continue reading Thank You God

Wrong Place – Right Time

Here is a personal reflection on Christ's love and compassion. Jesus demonstrated His love and compassion for humanity by sharing love, God, and life itself. He was committed and continues to grant new life, a new heart, and a new spirit upon humanity. A few years back, in 2007, while I was on my USPS … Continue reading Wrong Place – Right Time

Prayer Answered for Business

In 2012, on a Friday, while delivering mail to a truck engine repair shop on my route, I had established a good rapport with the owner and mechanic. Business was slow at the time, and during a conversation, the owner mentioned that he knew of my faith and prayerful nature. He expressed a need for … Continue reading Prayer Answered for Business