Grace

“We all once lived among [the sons of disobedience] in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind. But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when

Main Character

My favorite book is the Bible. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” – 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Jesus is the Main Character! Let’s keep focused on God’s word and allow, His word and

Retirement

Retirement from the Railroad Industry After 34 years and 4 days, I retired from Amtrak on 9/30/2010. I worked for an additional 10 years, as a railroad consultant for J.L. Patterson & Associates and Jacobs Engineering, retiring for the final time on 4/24/2020. This book project was initially meant to be a document in which

Amtrak / Chase, Md. 1987

On January 4, 1987 – 35 years ago, 16 lives were lost in the Amtrak/Chase, Maryland – Tragic train wreck.  This tribute and memory is dedicated to all who experienced the loss of loved ones. To the many first responders and railroad employees who endured this event and worked tirelessly at the wreck site. The

My Whipping (Part 1)

From the book…. The Good News Jail Ministry was an excellent opportunity for me to get out and share my faith with inmates. The Good News Jail Ministry served the Harford County Detention Center located close to my home in Edgewood. Bob Thomas, a large and burly man with a very charismatic personality, introduced me

Prison

My friends in Tennessee have a son in the Collier County Jail (Naples, Florida). They asked how can we send him your book, as the jail will only allow books that are sent directly from book stores? My answer: via of Barnes and Noble. They were successfully able to order the book; Rescued: A True