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?”
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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…
I don’t believe anyone will argue that Christmas is a time for music!
A long time ago, the people of God went to their taskmaster and asked to rest. They were forced to ask, because they were enslaved to him and …
Henry Nouwen, in his book, “In the Name of Jesus – Reflections on Christian Leadership” directs Christian to the question asked of Peter befor…
(I decided to reprint my article from six months ago again seeing the current political dilemma we are all facing as a nation. I believe it is…
As I write this article, the results of the 2020 presidential election are still unknown. It is shaping up to be a real nail-biter at this point!
The phrase “scattering of sheep” is used many times in the Bible. It is used when referring to God’s people being scattered. When northern Isr…
Today I am going to write about a dirty word in our society: “submission.”
When my Dad was still alive on this earth, he used to say the following quite often. “You’ll never see a U-Haul behind a hearse.”
Any of you reading this article angry about something? Are any of you suffering in some way?
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. World Day of Bullying Prevention is Oct. 5.
There is little doubt in anyone’s mind that our society is bitterly divided. Certainly, there are many major issues that we are facing as a country.
Sept. 11, 2001, Dec. 7, 1941, the year 2020?
It was my sophomore year of high school. I lived in a small little town in Michigan. Our English teacher was wrapping up class and told us tha…
LEBANON — What drives you?
When Jesus ascended from the earth in the early first century A.D near Jerusalem, Israel, he promised that he would return.
You already know we are living in an extraordinary year.
Someone said all of Scripture can be summarized with two words, “fear not.”
The Preacher in Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us that “For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.” (NLT)