Mark 5.22-43 And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.” Mother’s Day is a time for
Advent Readings and Lightings: Pastoral Preparations for the Coming Season
I wanted to give an aid for congregations and pastors, particularly those in free church backgrounds, who want to move away from the commercialization
Chart Your Course by Psalm 78:4
Set your bearings by God’s faithfulness in our Past. Chart your course by Christ’s promises for your Future. For Psalm 78:4 teaches: We will not
“Be a Shepherd:” Thoughts on a Letter to a Young Pastor in the Springtime
Since getting sick (I am getting more stable now, thank you for your prayers) I get to go back through old manuscripts, old sermons, and, especially
A Christmas Parable for Prodigals
I grew up eating mincemeat pie. Aunt Eva made them every Christmas, and as a child, I loved those pies. They were made of a finely chopped, cooked
Advent Quotes for Reflection on the Nativity of Jesus Christ
I have through the years sought to use the bulletin, not as simply a handout and guide, but a real accompaniment to the service. I have used something