The young couple rejoiced in the blessing of God’s provision. In our conversation, he related how his faith was tested during the time of his unemployment, how worry would come over him from time to time. His choice was to… Continue reading

Buzz Lightyear, one of the stars of “Toy Story” the 1995 movie, gave us the phrase – to infinity and beyond. The toy astronaut has seen the outposts in space. He attempts to inspire his fellows in the toybox with… Continue reading

Ed’s face lit up as I commended him. He soaked up my affirmation like dry ground taking in the rain. Despite our 45 year difference in age, I know how he feels. Who doesn’t like being appreciated, having their efforts… Continue reading

The story out of Afghanistan yesterday only got worse.  The report of a US Army sergeant going down a village street, kicking in doors, and gunning down civilians;        16 in all, mostly women and children, was beyond heart-breaking. Grim… Continue reading

Attempting to navigate life while staring into the rear-view mirror will lead inevitably to a crash. We will miss today’s opportunities if we are desperate to re-capture the happiness of another time in life.  If we live in the past,… Continue reading

His Applause, all that matters King David finally was bringing the Ark of the Covenant home. It was an exciting day and the king was overcome with joy in the Lord. As the procession entered the city, he started to… Continue reading

Do you live in peace? Apart from love, there is nothing that enhances the quality of our lives like being at peace with the world. Simmering conflict, no matter where it’s happening, at home, at work, in our church, or… Continue reading

“Are you fearful of the future?” the man behind the counter at the auto repair shop asked me. He is and said so emphatically. He wonders about providing for his family in these uncertain times. His is concerned about his… Continue reading

“Pastor, is it right for me to  …?”  is a common question involving choices of entertainment, diet, and work.  Disciples who desire a close walk with the Lord will be concerned about living a pure life.  The Holy Spirit, who… Continue reading

William Hamilton died yesterday. You probably have not heard of him.  In 1966, he created a real furor by announcing the ‘death of God’ in an article published in Time magazine. He was, at that time, a teaching theology at… Continue reading