Seems to me that words are seriously devalued by the torrent of them that floods over us. Opinions are freely mixed with fact. Any user of the Internet has learned, hopefully, to look for source before repeating some wild story… Continue reading

A man who has profoundly encouraged me through his books for more than 3 decades is getting ready to ‘go home.’ Eugene Peterson, 85, entered hospice care this past weekend, recognizing that he is in the last lap here. He… Continue reading

This Patriots fan was up too late last night watching their ‘slugfest’ with the Chiefs. What a game, better, of course, because that Pats won. The game of football has many life lessons for us in it. In no special… Continue reading

So, your life is full of activity, chock full of wonderful success and excitement? Great, rejoice in that. Or, is there disappointment, a sense of futility nagging around the edges of days that pile on top of one another, not… Continue reading

Unless you’re completely out of touch you are aware that Americans are an angry lot. Demonstrators filled up the halls of government to protest. One of our Senators said that never before had he feared for his life, but now… Continue reading

Our NJ network of pastors is gathered for 3 days here in Lancaster, PA for a conference with the theme- “Listen Up.” Our speakers are working to help us to become better listeners, teaching about communication skills, poking holes in… Continue reading

As I write, my week is full – meetings, a conference, planning, a funeral to conduct, hospital visits, prayer and devotion, emails and calls. Like everyone, I have 168 hours to spend during this second week of October.  What are… Continue reading

It’s Friday morning. Are you wrapping up a busy week, perhaps anticipating some family time on Saturday? Are there some projects left undone, some situations that resist your best efforts at finding a solution? Have you (like me) spent a… Continue reading

“It’s my money. I earned it and I’ll enjoy it.”  That’s my paraphrase of the words of a man who had a great crop in a parable Jesus told.  The rest of his story was about the unexpected quick end… Continue reading

The young woman’s heart was in tatters; fear and rage and confusion stirred to a toxic mix. She reflected on the Christianity of her youth and recalled only an angry presentation of moralism based on the pending wrath of a… Continue reading