The gifted actor’s life came to a tragic end on Sunday. Philip Seymour Hoffman’s body was found in his bathroom with a needle stuck in his arm, surrounded by small empty bags that had contained heroin, most likely laced with… Continue reading

The news photo showed bodies strewn in the hallways of the school. Destruction was everywhere. Some appeared dead, others moaned in pain, crying out for help. But, no one was really suffering because it was a drill, a planned ‘disaster,’… Continue reading

There are thousands of laws that go unenforced in the US of A.  Yes, that’s right.  Here is a sampling.  In Michigan a woman needs to have her husband’s permission to cut her hair. Why?  Because a 19th century law… Continue reading

Landon Sean joined our family last week.  His Dad, my son, introduced us with pictures sent from Florida.  Even though it happens millions of time every year, the birth of a child is a thing of wonder and, for me,… Continue reading

Eric, who has served our local congregation as our Youth pastor since August, 2010 announced his resignation on Sunday. He came to us just out of college with the fresh enthusiasm that is the strength of the young! He saw… Continue reading

Hupomone (hoop·om·on·ay). Go ahead, say it aloud! Hupomone! Fun, isn’t it?  It is a word of Koine (coin- ay) Greek. (the language in which the New Testament was first written)  It’s a compound word;  a prefix meaning ‘under,‘ and a… Continue reading

In a lifetime of Christian ministry, I’ve heard and done a lot of speaking! Some of those messages changed me.  The sermon preached I heard 40 years ago still inspires. The text was about a warrior named Eleazar of Dodai,… Continue reading

 Politics is full of dirty tricks and power plays.  The level of media attention being given to NJ Governor Chris Christie over allegations that he played some petty games with rivals is rather strange to me.  Is he the first… Continue reading

Knowing how our emotions work, understanding the ongoing effect of past experiences, learning about our personality can be quite useful. Therapists give us tools that aid in overcoming self-destructive ways and addictions. But, Freud is no replacement for Jesus Christ!… Continue reading

What’s the best news that you have heard?  Near the top of the list are things like the birth of a child, the discovery of love, or a recovery of a very ill person.  Somewhat further down are moments of… Continue reading