Jerry has authority issues. I park outside the lines, drive a bit above the speed limit, and push the boundaries of social propriety. Strangely, though I resist rules, I am also a person who loves order, who keeps a calendar,… Continue reading

I am tired… of endless conflict, of one-sided conversations, of simplistic thinking that fails to wrestle with the real complexity of life, of hatred.  We are subjected to those who stir our deepest fears with the aim of gaining control… Continue reading

It is a common question – “How are you?”  We don’t always ask it sincerely, do we?  How refreshing when we know that a friend is actually interested in how we are doing, in listening to our heartbeat, sharing our… Continue reading

When I walk the aisles of the local supermarket, shopping for my weekly groceries and household items, I often reflect on the abundance that surrounds me with gratitude. One long aisle contains dozens of varieties of snack items. Another holds… Continue reading

Day 1: Departure Newark NJ Today we embark on our Journey to the Holy Land. Prepare yourself for a life-changing experience. Get some rest on the flight… Tomorrow you will be walking where Jesus walked! Day 2: Arrive Israel Arrive… Continue reading

We love our casual society, don’t we? Our letters, if we write such things any more, no longer include greetings like “Dear Mr. Smith,” or even “Dear Joe.” We start with a “Hey” or “Dude.”  Titles are mostly seen as… Continue reading

Charismatic Christians, those who emphasize a personal experience of the Holy Spirit, will often use this this phrase when speaking of some choice they have made:  “I felt led.”   Christian should be led of the Spirit.  My daily prayer is… Continue reading

Service. It’s mostly disappeared, hasn’t it? The kids who work at Chick-Fil-A™ always bring a smile to my face when they answer my ‘thank you’ with “It’s my pleasure.” Those simple words are a step beyond “You’re welcome” and add… Continue reading

One author described America in 2022 as being like the world after the confusion of languages in the Genesis story of the tower of Babel.  Confusion reigns. Words swirl around us but they are mostly noise; to borrow Shakespeare’s prose… Continue reading

The church was beautiful, set with lilies and décor for Resurrection Sunday. The congregation’s numbers were about double and the building was full of life and energy.  I raised my voice in praise and worship, listened to the pastor’s sermon… Continue reading