I enjoy a good conversation, especially when a person is relaxed and ready to talk. It’s fascinating to find out what he’s about, who he really is. It takes a while to get past the polite ‘weather report’ talk that… Continue reading

The Sunday edition of The Express Times had an article about multi-tasking- the way many of us function in life. We talk on our cell phone while driving our car, while we listen to the radio. In the office we… Continue reading

Last week, my son asked me, “Dad, you you dream any more?” His question made me laugh. What is it about my middle age that implies I’ve become a drone, plodding though the days without any dreams? And his question… Continue reading

Sometimes discerning the plan of God is beyond difficult! It is near impossible. The ancient prophet, Habakkuk, saw the sins of the people of Judah. Despite the preaching and pleading of the prophets God sent their way, they continued to… Continue reading

Yesterday, I looked up from my desk to see a man standing at my office door. When I invited Paul in, he sat down with a heavy sigh and over the next half hour told me a story of sorrow… Continue reading

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