I bowed my head to pray but had no words.  What could I say that I had not already said?  There were no words to express what I felt. Ever been in that place, overwhelmed by pain or sorrow?  Look… Continue reading

Remember that moment in your life when you were so scared that you broke into a cold sweat? Remember when you met somebody who was famous and stammered like a little child? Have you had the occasion to visit a… Continue reading

In my youth, I did not place much value on humility! It seemed a virtue of the weak, a choice of last resort. The young and inexperienced often believe that they know and understand much more than they do. They… Continue reading

The movie playing on my TV was tense; a true story of four American soldiers in Afghanistan. pinned down by the Taliban, taking fire from every direction.  Rocket propelled grenades exploded, spraying the men with shrapnel. Bullets whined passing by.… Continue reading

Did you know that the word ‘generous’ comes from a Latin root word meaning ‘of noble birth?’  Those who were born to wealth and privilege ideally used their nobility to enrich others, to provide protection and help for those of… Continue reading

“You Christians are so judgmental!” is an accusation frequently heard these days.  “Why can’t you just accept people for who they are and let them alone?”   These accusations make me sad and a little glad at the same time.  I do… Continue reading

Every Christian will desire to live in a way that pleases the Lord and honors Christ; in big and small ways. If pleasing God is not a first line priority then there is real question about the reality of knowing… Continue reading

No reasonable person would say, “I live right next door to the hospital therefore I will always enjoy good health.”  Or, “my son is an automobile technician so my car will never break down.”  Staying well requires lifestyle choices for… Continue reading

The church’s sanctuary rocked with the sound of children singing, “My God Is Powerful” on the first day of Vacation Bible School.  Paige led them in praise.  When I first came to my present congregation, Paige was a little girl,… Continue reading

I like to have some fun at the expense of my friend, Josh.  “Pray for this man to come to sanity,” I would say as I learned of mile after mile of running and biking.  Why was he doing it?… Continue reading