Henri Nouwen felt God leading him to live in a Trappist monastery for 6 months. This brilliant man, a university professor and prolific writer, sought the quiet of the monastic life until he was there for a few days. He… Continue reading

Who lives in your neighborhood? In 1963 my father started his Christian ministry in one of New York City’s poorest neighborhoods where crime and violence were an epidemic. After a few months, he realized that trying to create a traditional… Continue reading

Lawns turn into weed patches, houses fall apart, cars become inoperable, lives go to wreckage – often because of one simple phrase: “I’m going to do that… tomorrow.”   As a pastor I spend a major part of my time helping… Continue reading

Steve Saint, missionary and inventor, was seriously injured earlier this Summer while working in the lab at I-tech.  He was confined to a hospital and rehab for weeks. Finally, he thought the day of going home had arrived. After evaluation,… Continue reading

Solomon’s cynicism makes me laugh and cringe at the same time.  An old man, disappointed with life in spite of vast accomplishments, he muses about the unfairness of it all.  “Wicked men find admiration, righteous ones are forgotten.  How does… Continue reading

Despair lays like a fog on America. Even the young, those who are generally most hopeful for the future, are skeptics when it comes for hoping for a better tomorrow.  There are ‘wars and rumors of war,’ grimly taking life… Continue reading

“I’m starving,” I announced to my wife when dinnertime rolled around.  It is almost profane that I should say that because I have no idea what starvation is.  My waistline gives mute testimony to the abundance of our table!  By… Continue reading

“Dad, you;’ll never believe my dream about our family’s future. God showed me you will bow down to me!” Joseph’s teenage enthusiasm to outpaced his wisdom.  His boasts earned him the contempt of his elder brothers who just sold him… Continue reading

Smile on me, Father What does it mean to say, “I am blessed by God”? Many use “rich”and “blessed” interchangeably as if the only way God blesses us is to increase our wealth. Others determine that ‘blessings’ must include perfect… Continue reading

  Barnes and Noble has whole sections filled with books that propose schemes to create success and prosperity. You can buy advice on raising children, building a better marriage, investing … well, just about any subject. There is even a… Continue reading