Last week’s news out of Des Moines was a shocker. A unanimous court declared that Iowa’s law banning same-sex marriage unconstitutional and the judges opened the door for homosexuals to wed. Yesterday Vermont’s legislature over-rode the governor’s veto and put… Continue reading

(What follows is not original with me. The material was originally ‘inspired’ by an editorial written by Alan Nelson, then a pastor in Arizona. If this CWTW offends you, please know I’m not sending it to be mean or to… Continue reading

Way back in the 1980’s, I was a fan of “Hill Street Blues,” a police drama set in the gritty urban streets of America. Just before dismissing his men from the roll call at the beginning of their shift, Sgt.… Continue reading

Almost daily our local newspaper carries reports of crimes of a sexual nature. Today’s edition reported three sex crimes in just our local area; a 60 year old township leader accused of sexually assaulting a 19 year old woman, a… Continue reading

Following in Dad’s steps as a pastor has it’s pluses and minuses! Being the pastor of the church where I grew up – definitely interesting! But, more and more, as I age, I hear from people, “You remind me of… Continue reading

Rabbi Naomi Levy repeats the story about a young boy who went into the woods day after day. When his Dad noticed this pattern he inquired, “What do you go out to the woods every day?” The son said, “I… Continue reading

As I walked past the jewelry counter, I saw the sparkle of what I thought were diamonds. Even from a couple of feet away I could not tell that they were not real. Bending over to look I realized that… Continue reading

I preached my heart out yesterday! It was a sermon on the coming Judgment, not a favorite topic of mine. That kind of preaching makes demands – emotionally, spiritually, even physically – that I do not completely understand, but I… Continue reading

When I feel on top of my game, how easily I get in God’s way! The line between confidence and arrogance is a fine one, isn’t it? It is impossible to fulfill God’s purposes for our lives if we are… Continue reading

If someone says to me, “You make me so mad!” I am not inclined to ask why. Instead I feel threatened. Blame creates a barrier. However, if someone honestly says, “I am so angry!” I am more ready to try… Continue reading