It is October. The days are getting shorter, the leaves are starting to change and the weather is getting somewhat cooler. Many people are loo…
Proverbs 11:3 says, “The integrity [character] of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.”
Chalk is messy.
You know those inquisitive, walk-a-thin-line kind of people who are somewhere between adventurously brave and reckless, to whom warning sticke…
The Bible tells us how to have a peaceful heart. This is good news because there are so many things going wrong in our lives that we often fee…
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these” (Matthew 19:14).
Friedrich Nietzsche was an atheistic philosopher who paved the way for Hitler’s rise to power by predicting the coming of a superhuman figure.
Sometimes I hear people say, “I will never be able to forgive myself for that.”
God had Samuel anoint the first King he had chosen for his people Israel, Saul. God saw Saul fail and disobey God’s direct orders and God reje…
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To the disgust of many and likely the surprise of none, news headlines in recent days have once again exposed the moral vacuum that exists amo…
I was visiting a homebound member. We were discussing current events. His wife (also a member) pertinently observed, “You don’t know whose wor…
“…Let anyone who is among you without sin be the first to throw a stone at her….”
“Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. ”
The pandemic changed many things about our lives. One of the things it changed is the way we worship.
As we look forward to celebrating the independence of our country this weekend, I just want to share a few thoughts on the flag, the meaning o…
I like to take my time
The Devil hates thinking. He prefers flighty and weightless thoughts flowing through your head and heart without any sort of mindfulness.
I am currently participating the annual Association of Professional Chaplains’ virtual conference. The workshop from this morning discussed sp…
In Luke chapter 16, Jesus tells a story of two men, one named Lazarus who was sick and poor, the other a nameless individual referred to as a …
We live in frightening and confusing times, yet it is in times just like this that we are called to draw deep from the well of faith.
There are many ways in which we can use our abilities to love, serve and help one another in our work place, community or church. Maybe it’s b…
What is this “Confirmation Day” we hear about at this time of year, which is connected to some churches.
Are you tired of COVID-19 yet? It seems like it has been a part of our lives forever! And aren’t we longing to be with people unencumbered?
The Road to Emmaus
What defines you? What shapes your view of your own life?
Today is Good Friday, but why is it called “good?”
The truth of God provides incredible comfort and stability to the Christian in times of great instability and confusion. Scripture reminds us …
When someone else makes a mistake, assume the worst. OK, so what do I mean by this?
Have you considered the blessings of a Christian school?
Over the past year, I have thought more about COVID-19 than I have thought about any other virus in history. I have read articles from various…
Psalm 34:8 says “Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!”
The internet puts all kinds of information into our hands. Some of it true and helpful, some not so much. It also seems to be hardening people…
Life is full of choices and every one of us make choices every day.
“What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.”
“Current Events for $300, please.”
It’s the end of the week between chaos in our country’s capital and the inauguration of a new president. All eyes are on D.C. This begs the qu…
Good Riddance 2020!
“Today in the town of David, a savior was born for you. He is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11 Evangelical Heritage Version)
Maybe this year, more than others, you feel like you need a miracle. A miracle that will allow you to feel comfortable gathering with family a…