Yesterday, members of the congregation I that I serve as Pastor said, “thank you!” It was an observance of Pastor’s Appreciation Day. I have difficulty accepting affirmation. Since I am the privileged one who gets to do what he loves… Continue reading

The clergyman at the funeral was saying the right kinds of words, but – for me, at least – it was flat, dry, and devoid of the Spirit. I didn’t get the feeling that he thought of God as present… Continue reading

In the book of Judges (not one of my favorite Bible books) there are stories that reveal a spiritual cycle that the people of God lived generation after generation.They enjoyed God’s blessings and in the flush of prosperity became apathetic… Continue reading

When Dean trusted Christ as Savior and Lord, he changed- really changed. A coworker who missed his risqué jokes and other things that were part of the ‘old man,’ said, “What’s wrong with you?” I think it might be better… Continue reading

There are hundreds of opportunities to do God’s work right where you live. With more available resources, many Believers are taking trips to the far sides of the globe to teach kids, build churches, and share the good news of… Continue reading

In mid-week, when I put on a necktie and jacket, Bev jokes with me about ‘putting on my armor!’ But she’s on the mark. It’s amazing what a little strip of silk around his neck and a dress shirt can… Continue reading

Monday I discovered that my riding mower needed the blades changed. After propping it up (safely!) I found I couldn’t turn the wrench and hold the blade at the same time. My neighbor, Tom, was working in his yard, so… Continue reading

Making a choice can be a liberating experience. All through the past Summer, I pursued replacement of my car. For three months I spent time on the Internet researching various models, visited showrooms to do test drives, and calculated the… Continue reading

Israel was at the door to the Promised Land once again. The second generation, the children of those who had left Egypt were now presented with the opportunity to take what God had promised them. Would they see the hardships… Continue reading

George Barna studies trends in America and writes about them, particularly as they will effect Christian churches. I’m part way through his latest book, Revolution, (Tyndale, 2005) in which he reports on people who are “devout followers of Jesus Christ,… Continue reading