Have you ever been to a department store and not knowing where an item might be located you are looking for, ask a salesperson, where can I find it? Did the salesperson just tell you where it was and left
Come and See
Exiles
Today in America, we are faced with division, rancor, and disrespect. When you turn on the TV, we see and hear this daily. We see a total disregard for other’s lives, whether they be the unborn or the born and
Praying with the Mind of Christ
A classmate of mine from Divinity School, Katrina, told a story that illustrates how, if we are attentive, God answers our prayers in many different ways and especially how that answer might not be what we expect but is always
Salt and Light
Every day we use salt and light. Without these two things, we certainly would have a hard time surviving this world. Salt adds flavor to some of the foods we enjoy. Light is necessary to be able to see in
Mercy Instead of Sacrifice
The doctor asked his patient, you seem well. All your vital signs check out good. There is no evidence from all the tests we performed on you that indicate any problems. But you say that you are feeling not yourself
The Waters of Unbelief
We have certain vanities we possess today like having a large bank account or having a certain position at our job. So what vanity are you tempted to trust instead of Jesus? What do you think will make your life
Faith from Doubt
A hesitation to believe; to be uncertain about; to consider questionable or unlikely; a distrust or suspicion. All of these are definitions of doubt. We all have experienced these feelings about someone or something that has occurred. But in order
Welcome 2023!
It is now January 2023, and the beginning of a new year. This month is named for Janus, the Roman god of passage and new beginnings. Most sculptures and pictures of Janus show a man with 2 faces, often an
It’s Christmas week. We have focused on the four gifts Jesus’ birth brought to the earth. Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. For some, the hope is the most important part of the Christmas season as they look forward to family
The other day I was talking with someone about television shows we used to watch. When I tell you the names of these shows, some will recognize them, but others may not. For example, I used to watch “Gilligan’s Island”,