While reading Paul’s letter to the Galatians, I find new hope for the constant struggle with my own thorn in the flesh. Hearing a well...

Maybe it is the Easter season that has me thinking. As a Christian, I celebrate both the Passover with the Jewish Community and the...

“Go forward today on the pathway of service, undaunted by possible future obstacles. Let your heart be cheered by the certainty that...

My journey through the text of scriptures now has me in the Book of the Acts of the Apostles. Somehow expanding on the title beyond...

That title was a bit of a stretch for me this a.m., but I always attempt to capture a title as a means of focusing my thoughts, given...

I cannot get away from my growing intrigue with scripture. You would think after 42 years, one would grow weary of the same words. I...

This morning was one of those times when I felt more nostalgia than revelation, yet seemed encouraged to write. As I continued my read...

“On that day you will realize that I am in the Father and you are in me, and I am in you.” –Jesus (John14:20 NIV). I could not help but...

Reading through the New Testament, internalizing the possibilities of one becoming like Jesus, which is no less than the Pauline Epistles...

I am always amazed at the diverse opinion and the easily aroused passion among those in the Christian faith, particularly when it comes...

Every once and a while a sanity check needs to occur in any leader’s head. Leadership is actually to a large degree conflict management,...

I continue to struggle with the role of the American Church at a time when the once distant, now global conflict of religion, approaches...

Quite early this morning, as I looked out the window toward the east, given a somewhat restless night, there was little question but what...

“When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” John 19:30 NIV....

I continue to be amazed at the mysterious story lines found within the scriptures. These centuries long, scarlet threads seem necessary...

“Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” “Yes, it is as you say,” Jesus...

This morning as I continue to work through the final hours of Jesus’ life, perhaps revealing the worst of people and politics, I am taken...

I will never cease to be amazed at the extent to which well-meaning people will go to justify their agendas. I do not remove myself from...

This morning I realized how privileged I was to have some modicum of appreciation for the contemplative; some small quantity of awareness...

This morning seems another amazing example of how the Lord can order one’s steps, when time alone with the Spirit is sorely needed....