Are you sad today? I am not talking about the kind of sad you feel when your burn your toast or when your favorite sports team loses. The sad that to which I refer is that deep sorrow of loss… Continue reading

When Bev was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in March, 2014, it broke our hearts. I researched every bit of information I could find and quickly realized that the prognosis was not good. Because of the advanced state of her cancer,… Continue reading

About 10 adults gathered around a table at the church where I serve as pastor last night.  They are people who  are on the team.  How I appreciate their efforts, their friendship. Yesterday had brought some the normal stresses that… Continue reading

In my pastoral work, I am frequently asked about complex issues and the questions are framed as though they can be answered with a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no.’  If a person commits suicide are they lost forever?  Can a person… Continue reading

One of the most effective and over-used ideas used to sell us products is this – “This will change your life!” Mostly we discount such claims knowing them to be the stuff of commercials. But … what about actual product… Continue reading

Do you use water filters? The drinking water quality at my home depends on one!  When my well pumps pushes water to my home, it flows first through that filter where impurities are removed; things that would ultimately sicken me. … Continue reading

I asked our little Bible study group, “Have you ever quit?”  One said she stopped trying to learn to play the guitar, sold it, and was glad about it. Another said that there was a bully at work and the… Continue reading

Seems to me that words are seriously devalued by the torrent of them that floods over us. Opinions are freely mixed with fact. Any user of the Internet has learned, hopefully, to look for source before repeating some wild story… Continue reading

A man who has profoundly encouraged me through his books for more than 3 decades is getting ready to ‘go home.’ Eugene Peterson, 85, entered hospice care this past weekend, recognizing that he is in the last lap here. He… Continue reading

This Patriots fan was up too late last night watching their ‘slugfest’ with the Chiefs. What a game, better, of course, because that Pats won. The game of football has many life lessons for us in it. In no special… Continue reading