Ala Carte dining is a delight to some because each item on the menu is separate, providing the opportunity to choose only what is desired. Some restaurants offer ‘specials’ and in the fine print you see this line – ‘no… Continue reading

Spend more than 2 minutes on social media and you are guaranteed to run into a political statement and it is usually negative, critical, and full of contempt. In this time of polarized politics it can be difficult, no matter… Continue reading

Last night ’round 9:30, I sat alone, prayerfully thinking about the chaos in which I am presently living. As I prayed, God was near.  Please understand that I am not complaining!  I enjoy rich blessings – the love of God,… Continue reading

One of the best gifts I received from my parents is the sense of ‘place’ and ‘purpose.’  In my formative years my Dad often said to me, “You’re a Scott, take care that good name.” It was not said in… Continue reading

Few things hurt as badly as hearing that someone you considered a friend has torn you apart in a conversation, questioning your motives, your competence, or your character. It’s too common, even among the family of faith, our Christian brothers… Continue reading

As consciousness dawned this morning, I thought of Heaven!  There is the obvious reason. Today, Bev and I would have celebrated our 44th wedding anniversary. And, there are other reasons, too. In so many conversations in the last few days,… Continue reading

Sir Hugh Beaver missed a shot at a game bird in 1954. An argument followed among the hunters about the fastest game bird in England.  Realizing that these kinds of arguments went on in pubs all over England every night,… Continue reading

I wanted to get to know S. better knowing something of the complicated story of his life. He had once been a fervent Christian, leading a church, beloved by those in his congregation. When I met him, he was an… Continue reading

America has a kind of crisis of which many are unaware. It is a crisis of hope!  A stark reminder of this is the fact that about 40,000 people take their own life each year in America, a figure that… Continue reading

“It’s time to reclaim the church as something to which we belong rather than just an event venue.”  Those lines which appeared in an article in the Jan/Feb. (2019) issue of Christianity Today grabbed my attention. The writer told of… Continue reading