“What is true?” the young man asked sincerely. He was caught up in explorations of doctrines of Christianity. Finding the plethora of opinions about such matters had confused him. He knew that good minds wrestled with these issues. Unable to… Continue reading

So, do you know George Martin? He died, aged 90, yesterday in London. He is often referred to as the “5th Beatle.” Sir George was a producer, a classically trained musician, whose skill and training helped to make the boys… Continue reading

“You’re so real,” is something I hear often. Often it follows my saying something that the person never expects a pastor to say.  Being authentic is important to me. Eugene Peterson, tells the story of Charity’s visit with her Christian… Continue reading

As Sunday came to a close, I looked back across a day with my heart full of thankfulness. Since Bev’s death, Christ’s Body, the church, has been a source of invaluable strength.  I could not complete this journey without the… Continue reading

It’s Monday morning.  What kind of emotions are you experiencing as you prepare for this new week?  I look at my calendar and see a full schedule, meetings, responsibilities, preparation, and decisions to be made.  Will I see those moments… Continue reading

Can God change your mind? What stirs up strong opinions in you?  Politics, perhaps? Or maybe it is some deep moral conviction that makes your passions rise?  Peter, the apostle, was completely convinced that Jesus and His Gospel was only… Continue reading

  The day dawned brightly. After a cup of coffee with my daughter and her family I headed for a much anticipated visit to the school where Peter is an administrator.  At 7:47 am, there was a thunderous crash that… Continue reading

Monday was a tough day, exactly 2 months since Bev died.  I made my way to Texas, there visiting my daughter and family. Seeing her triggered grief; deep, hard sorrow.  As I lay down to sleep that evening, I was… Continue reading

“She never took a bad picture.” I heard this comment several times when sharing photos of my late wife with others. Bev was blessed with beauty and the camera did ‘love’ her, but yet she did not like being photographed! … Continue reading

Many years ago, while working at an office supply store to supplement my income, I waited on a woman whose face seemed familiar. As we searched for the refill cartridge for her pen, I realized that the woman was Meryl… Continue reading