We gathered for a unity prayer service last night and it was good. When Pastor Scott Wilson spoke about leaving ‘competition’ behind, about our shared mission, the congregation broke into applause.  The theme of the National Day of Prayer was unity… Continue reading

Ever been working on something that was proving difficult only to be joined by a friend whose extra hands made a real difference?  Last weekend I helped a friend clear several trees that were brought down by winter winds.  One… Continue reading

“The best way to do this is …” and the ‘expert’ expounds on his discovery.  Opinions, ideas, and convictions fill up an increasingly noisy world!  I almost never watch the cable news channels for more than a few minutes these… Continue reading

My cell phone rings signaling a call or buzzes indicating a text message. When I see it is one of my adult children I’m thrilled because that little device creates a connection with people I love.  In our busy world,… Continue reading

At a wedding on Friday evening, I had the privilege of watching a group of people gather to celebrate. They had grown up together, invested time in each other, had their disagreements and disappointments, and still after 30 years, they… Continue reading

I had a long, interesting conversation about “truth” yesterday.  We talked about Who Jesus is, about the importance of the Scripture, about how to understand the meaning of Creation. What is truth? There is a question that requires careful thought.… Continue reading

What is it that you value, that helps you to feel safe and secure in this world?  We all have ‘treasure’ that we are tempted to hang onto.  When I asked our Bible study group about childhood treasures, Chris spoke… Continue reading

My interactions with the man left me so sad for him. His selfishness burned all of his bridges with friends and family. In his anger and pain, he lashed out at others, even me, for not caring for him. His… Continue reading

Ever heard of SAD?  Dr. Normal Rosenthal at Georgetown University described the ‘winter blues’ that some endure with a name – Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD.  A percentage of people who live in northern climates report that their feelings of… Continue reading

A friend came into my office years ago and pushed back the curtains. “Bro, you gotta let the sun shine in,” he emphatically declared. I was struggling with depression and he knew that even something as ordinary as sunlight could… Continue reading