Five leaders from the congregation I pastor gathered at my dining room table last night for a couple of hours, talking about doing ministry. I love seeing God’s people engaged with God’s work!  Our desire is to provide a place… Continue reading

While doing a little research on improving my diet, I came upon the phrase ‘empty calories.’  Some things we eat are packed with calories from fat and/or sugars but provide little in the way nutrients.  Snacks like chips and soda… Continue reading

Sunday ended with blessed weariness. In the morning it was my privilege to pray with others, to share in acts of worship, and to bring the Word to our congregation. There were shared tears as well as words of affirmation… Continue reading

Maybe it is just because I am older, or because of the recent visit of death of my wife, or because it really is just ridiculousness– but I am so over the Presidential campaign. The name-calling, the focus on fear… Continue reading

My heart darkened for a moment and I let critical words slip out, words of judgment about another that were not kind or generous. Thinking about it later, prayerfully, I realized that I was confusing perfection with the pursuit of… Continue reading

She came to me to share her story, a choice of obedience that was causing her such sorrow that she could scarcely eat or sleep.  Tears rolled down her cheeks as she talked of loving God, of pursuing Him at… Continue reading

Bernie Madoff, once thought a financial genius, was revealed in 2008 as a scheming fraud. This man convinced people to trust him with their wealth and then stole their future! His greed knew no bounds, defrauding charity organizations, stealing retirement… Continue reading

  Yesterday was St. Valentine’s Day.  Some enjoy it, some mock it. The day is a time to reflect on love.  My son, Sean, wrote an essay on the quality of love that is the body of today’s blog. Sean… Continue reading

On Ash Wednesday I saw a few people wearing a smear of ashes on their forehead, a public declaration of humility and of some level of Christian faith. Of course, simply wearing ashes on one’s head for a day does… Continue reading

As a young man, God graced me with many opportunities. I was blessed with health and strength, a bright mind, a place of leadership, a heritage of holiness, and the trust of people.  At age 30, I started to believe… Continue reading