There is a “gospel” proclaimed from many pulpits that says, “God wants you to be healthy and wealthy! Claim your inheritance.” Preachers of the “prosperity gospel” teach that if a person believes enough, that is, ‘speaks the word of faith,’… Continue reading

The building dates to the 1880’s, a beautiful old Presbyterian church in Oxford, NJ. In a quick tour last Saturday, Jon showed me vaulted ceiling, the hewn beams, the hand carved pegs that held the floor joists in place, and… Continue reading

Life can be so busy! Our agenda gets filled up with responsibilities. If you’re like me, one of the first things to get sacrificed on the altar to Activity is quality time with those we profess to love. We may… Continue reading

Micah, the prophet, inspired by the Spirit of God says, “Yes!” Peace is not only possible, it is promised. “Many nations shall come and say, “Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, To the house… Continue reading

Taught that God is good and loving, I developed an expectation that if I gave my life to Him, somehow He would grant me an exemption from the disappointments of life. But I still find myself tempted by ordinary things… Continue reading

The headline read – “Romney reiterates opposition to stem cell research despite wife’s illness.” Mitt Romney, who is running to be the next President of the US, is married to a woman who has multiple sclerosis. Some researchers believe that… Continue reading

I’m intrigued by gadgets, the things that make life easier (sometimes). Motors and machines fascinate me. It was even true when I was a little guy, who tore apart every mechanical toy I ever had just – ‘to see how… Continue reading

James wrote to us, “Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides.” (James 1:2, The Message) I want to embrace that command, but it is hard to do. Who likes hard times,… Continue reading

A Puerto Rican man, Jose Luis De Jesus Miranda, 60, claims that Christ ‘integrated’ with him, that he is now the Living Lord on earth. So, big deal, right? Tragically, due to mental illness, there are a lot of people… Continue reading

Nothing in the world compares to love. Raise a child with genuine love and you give her the most important ingredient for a happy and successful life. Treat your spouse to unselfish love and you have built a foundation for… Continue reading