We live in a NOISY world, don’t we? A car passed me a few days ago in the supermarket parking lot vibrating with sound. The sub-woofer was pumping bass that pounded my chest from 20 feet away!  The poor kid… Continue reading

  Marriage metaphors are frequent in Biblical descriptions of God’s relationship with His people. He was Israel’s husband. When they worshipped idol gods, the prophets called their sin, adultery. The Church is called the “bride of Christ.”  I read those… Continue reading

  If the events of the last few years of my life have taught me anything, it is that I can; yes, I must, choose joy. I do not choose to ignore the sadness nor do I attempt to ‘out… Continue reading

America was riveted by yet another tragedy that unfolded in San Bernardino yesterday. For reasons yet to be determined, a couple went on a murderous rampage at a holiday party and left 14 dead and more wounded before being gunned… Continue reading

  “Clothes make the man,” is the old saying.  Mark Twain borrowed it from Shakespeare, paraphrasing his words – “For the apparel oft proclaims the man.”  Like it or not, we form opinions about others based around their choice of… Continue reading

  Are you inspiring anyone, showing the way to another, a positive influence among those with whom you live?  History is filled with stories of people who rose to lead, men and women who courageously stepped to the front of… Continue reading

  Are you a ‘winner?’ How do you know? When I watch my Patriots play, I know when they win. How? The score! The team with the most points on the scoreboard wins!  When the Pats take the field, they… Continue reading

  How do you want this week to go for you? Do you want to be miserable, irritable? Would you prefer joy? There is a singular choice that you alone can make that will have a major impact, shaping your… Continue reading

  Thursdays are often the longest day of the week for me, the middle of the pastor’s week, the ‘make or break’ day for weekend preparation. This morning while I was getting focused for the day I thought of the… Continue reading

On Friday I lit a fire in our fireplace. The flames and warmth are just right for a relaxing evening.  First, there are small pieces of kindling. On top of that are smaller pieces of wood. Once that has caught… Continue reading