Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) really knew how to spoil a party. One would have thought the cryptic faith of Kipling was a devout Calvinism when he
Can We Really be Optimistic This Year? A New Year’s Message
With all that has happened and all that is happening, and not happening, can we really live a life of optimism? Hear the Word of God: "I want
The Power to Pastor: Harnessing the Lightening of His Life in You to Heal the Wounds of Sin in the World
Ministry demands an enormous reservoir of physical, spiritual, and mental energy. Where does yours comes from? Lightening can kill; but did you know
Insights on Pastoral Theology from an Espresso Machine
When you are passionate about something, everything becomes a potential lesson. Today I watched high end, dark roasted coffee beans being poured into
Walking the Tight Rope Between Reserve Chaplaincy and the Pastorate
I trust the following question and answer about chaplain ministry and the local pastorate will provide some opportunity for prayerful reflection by
Discerning God’s Call for Your Life
One of my favorite stories about calling comes from south Louisiana. A Pentecostal preacher was having some chest pains and was rushed to the