I spend my days in a church building. Does that make me a person of faith?  Of course not.  I pray but even that does not necessarily mean I have developed faith.  Does faith mean that I try to “think… Continue reading

I stared into the darkness for a long time last night trying to sort through information that was delivered to me.  I wondered about the best choice for everyone involved.  My most basic question is – How do I best… Continue reading

I have a confession to make.  These days, when I grow fatigued or when there are many challenges, I start to daydream about retiring.  I imagine what life would be like if I did not have to answer the phone,… Continue reading

I like planning, order, and predictability. Those who know me best smile at routines that I have created that move me through one day and into the next.  Spontaneity can make a person fun to be around but if that… Continue reading

At age 16, I knew that the Lord was inviting me to serve Him in pastoral ministry. My calling was clear but I was full of reasons why I shouldn’t, couldn’t take up that way of life. A veteran pastor… Continue reading

“How are you?”  That is a common question for which we seldom expect any but a polite answer; “Fine. And you?”  When we are conversing with a close friend or someone we know is going through tough times and we… Continue reading

Last Wednesday, in a second, things changed.  I slipped, badly wrenched my knee (still waiting MRI to know extent of damage), and became ‘weak.’  Every step hurts. Simple things like going from standing to sitting require deliberate thought. Getting in… Continue reading

Kathy (not her real name) struggled with life. She had bouts of severe anxiety, sometimes flew into blind rages, and was occasionally suicidal. She was in therapy for years.  Her psychiatrist reached out to me and asked if I would… Continue reading

Our church is in the middle of the “Matthew 25 Challenge” in cooperation with World Vision. Two goals are in view – to raise our awareness of the need that millions of people experience every day, and to open our… Continue reading

My grandson, Gio, who is 4, sometimes needs to be corrected like any toddler. Grandfathers see those moments of discipline so much differently than the parents. “It’s just a little thing. Don’t make him sad,” I offer.  But, truthfully, it… Continue reading