To work with a person who is ‘all in,’ unwilling to settle for half-measures, is a joy. You never have to wonder what is hidden, what they are doing when no one else is around, or if they will actually… Continue reading

The message about yet another death in our family this morning brought new grief. But, I am not without hope because I have the hope of eternity. What awaits us?  What is this hope of which we speak? Heaven!  Isaiah… Continue reading

Will (not his real name) was in the grip of alcohol, so much so that he jeopardized the safety of his children, nearly destroyed his health, and came close to losing his marriage – then he met Jesus. He told… Continue reading

9/11/01 – 19 men full of hatred for ‘the Great Satan’ – America – set out on missions of destruction. 3000 people died and this country was changed. They killed in the name of Allah, their hatred and rage fueled… Continue reading

Did you hear about that meeting? Can you believe what she said? Do you know what happened to him?  Gossip is as old as human speech, as common as dust. It is not unique to rich or poor, male or… Continue reading

The cell was stark, nothing but a narrow bunk. It was called “Solitary.”  It was the place where inmates were placed for disciplinary reasons, or occasionally, for their own protection.  I toured a prison museum while vacationing last week. (Don’t… Continue reading

The back pain that has afflicted me this week brought me a temptation – to fear! “Jerry,” the little voice whispers, “this is just a taste of what’s ahead as you age. You’re going to be less physically capable from… Continue reading

Since Monday morning at 10 am, every move has involved discomfort. I lifted a small thing and somehow injured my lower back, making every move painful, causing me to think about how to best accomplish the smallest tasks. That pain… Continue reading

A friend referred to Facebook™ as Fakebook. Her remark makes me smile because I know that by carefully posting select images and edited remarks, we can create an image about ourselves that bears little resemblance to reality. Not everyone does… Continue reading

“How could you say that I don’t love her, Pastor? I go to work, maintain a home for us, and come home every night.”  I knew that the marriage was troubled, not by infidelity, not by abuse, not by misuse… Continue reading