One of the more puzzling things about Christianity is how the same set of beliefs effects those who profess to believe so differently. One person receives Christ Jesus by faith and is totally changed becoming loving, hopeful; a genuinely delightful… Continue reading

Jesus said, “Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:62, NLT) Serious words, aren’t they? Even Pastors think about quitting; well, at least changing churches. I’ll… Continue reading

It is quite natural to think more deeply about the meaning of one’s life when death visits nearby! Such has been the content of many of my waking thoughts recently. Burying one’s father, at least for any thinking person, will… Continue reading

For a year I watched the arrow of death’s sorrow coming at me in slow motion, yet I could not dodge it! I thought was prepared for the impact, but when Dad died two weeks ago, a pain unlike any… Continue reading

Watching the economic chaos engulf the world and observing the leaders of nations working valiantly to keep our financial systems from total collapse, I remember those scary sermons about “End Times” that were a staple of my growing up years.… Continue reading

A few weeks ago I had ongoing pain in my neck (really!) and it drove me to call the doctor’s office. The physician I like to consult was not available so they offered me an appointment with another. He came… Continue reading

The central desire of my life is unattainable by human means and out of my natural reach. What might that desire be? To be a righteous and holy man. I awaken each morning knowing full well that my commitment to… Continue reading

An engaged life is not for wimps! It’s tough to love people enough to care about their problems. Committing oneself to the work of making the world a better place – however one is called and/or gifted to do that… Continue reading

Eight heads of America’s largest financial institutions were called to appear before a Congressional committee yesterday. These men move easily among the powerful, accustomed to being served quickly and well. Yesterday, they were scolded like schoolboys, chided for excessive compensation… Continue reading

Yesterday I drove to Dad’s gravesite. Walking through that field of standing stones I came to the tiny piece of earth that is now the resting place for his body. Seeing nothing but a bare patch of dirt was jarring,… Continue reading