My wife and I have this little joke, well truth be told I am not sure she knows […]
Church
Today we observe the ancient feast of All Saints Day. It is a time to remember the great […]
I believe in the holy Christian Church. We say it all the time. “Believe” is the forgotten word in […]
“The time of the Elves is over — my people are leaving these shores. Who will you look […]
There are many theories on what the goal or purpose of a sermon is supposed to be. Not […]
One of the blessings of the Covid-19 pandemic is how it caused humanity, on a global scale, to […]
So, today is the day. It is the day we address the topic no one really wants to […]
“Look out your window, baby, there’s a scene you’d like to catch/The band is playing “Dixie,” a man […]
The role of sin in the lives of the people of God is something which is often downplayed. […]
As a child, I was impressed with the story (possibly via this book) of David Livingstone, the “first […]
I am not sure at what age it begins, perhaps in one’s 30s or 40s, but there is […]
The gathering together of God’s people in one place for worship is one of the most beautifully complex […]
In my earlier days as a pastor in the beautiful hills of south eastern Ohio, a colleague mentioned […]
Every Sunday pews are filled with people. Many of them are sitting stoically, void of emotion. They don […]
In the basement, down at the very end of the hall, off the beaten path of the average […]
I have been a pastor now for 18 years and I must confess that I have no better […]
Last week my wife and I went on a trip with some other good friends. Four couples, no […]
In the great sitcom The Office, Ryan the temp has a moment where he blurts out, “America is […]
I have a great dad. I know I am fortunate, not everyone has a good relationship with their […]
Do you find yourself once again with an empty bottle of vodka? Is your arm aching for a […]