As he walked next to a cemetery in a Benedictine monastery in New Mexico’s desert Eugene Peterson noted an empty grave.  “Did one of the brothers just die?” he asked one of the monks. “No, that’s for the next one!”… Continue reading

If you were told, with a unquestionable certainty, that you were going to receive a windfall of wealth in 5 years, how would it affect your life? You would start to think and plan for it!  That home you always… Continue reading

I argued with God for a while not too long ago. (Writing that line makes it seem more trivial than it was.)  Like Job of old I asked Him if He really was as good as He says. I argued… Continue reading

It was 2 am, time when I should have been experiencing the deepest sleep, that kind that makes us healthy and energetic, but instead I was staring into the dark. My mind would not settle and anxious thoughts tumbled over… Continue reading

“How could she do this? Is she really walking with Christ?” My indignation boiled over. Was I right to be concerned? Perhaps. Were her actions consistent with a follower of Christ? I do not believe that they were.  But, my… Continue reading

The news report of increased traffic on the hiking trails of a park in NE New Jersey a couple of days ago showed trash thrown around, plastic bottles discarded, food wrappings piled in the underbrush, and not just a little. … Continue reading

Pure love is rare, isn’t it? On a Sunday morning in June, 1974, I first saw Bev and I was captivated; yes, it was really love at first sight. That love was tainted by self-interest as are all human loves.… Continue reading

The ministry leader was anguished. He could not find people who would faithfully serve, who would share the work of the call about which he was passionate. The pastor was sad. The church pews were half empty, the ‘worshippers’ gone… Continue reading

I love coming to the end of the week with a sense of accomplishments, feeling fulfilled. Being able to say, “Lord, thank you for the work done,” is a good thing for me!  Sometimes I end the week with a… Continue reading

I visited Israel years ago and walked in ancient sites. What a thrill to stand in the ruins of Capernaum’s ancient synagogue and imagine Jesus declaring His Messianic mission to the men assembled there! The streets of old Jerusalem were… Continue reading