Kathy and I celebrated our 39th wedding anniversary this past Saturday (actually she was out of town) and it is the smartest thing I ever did. Way back then, we met with my college chaplain for pre-marital counseling. He shared
This week Kathy and I are keeping our granddaughters, age 9 and 4. They are keeping us busy but I also find myself watching them and wondering what kind of world they are going to grow up in. They are
Today (Wednesday) I will officiate a funeral for a longtime member of my church in Wake Forest. This past week my brother died, and I appreciate and have been strengthened by the many expressions of sympathy. My wife’s brother is
As we pause to celebrate the 4th of July, we look around and see a country that seems more divided and polarized than ever. Paul, writing to a church in Corinth plagued by similar conflict wrote those immortal words so
I want to invite/encourage/challenge you to a new schedule in your week—good time. We meet every Wednesday from 6:30-7:15 and it is an opportunity to grow in community and faith. As I often say—going a whole week apart from my spiritual
Traditions. I love them and need them and so do you. I learned of another one Sunday when ham biscuits were given out on Father’s Day at church. Flowers given out on Mother’s Day. Our worship is traditional and not contemporary. I
What Makes A Dad God took the strength of a mountain,The majesty of a tree,The warmth of a summer sun,The calm of a quiet sea,The generous soul of nature,The comforting arm of night,The wisdom of the ages,The power of the
“Remember the Lord’s Day and keep it holy.” That has never been a challenge for me as a pastor but also because something is lost for me if I go a whole week without being with my spiritual family. But that
I saw something Sunday morning that put a smile on my face the entire drive home after worship. After worship, as is my custom, I stood outside the sanctuary doors to greet and mingle with those attending worship. Having done
Kathy and I just returned very late this past Friday from a wonderful trip to Athens and the Greek Islands of Mykonos and Santorini. We were part of a tour group and had an almost perfect experience. But imagine if we had