The first things that are said at the beginning of a new relationship are the most important. We know that in courtship, in relationships with
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
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
The Priority of Prayer: 2 Kings 4.8-37
There are no distractions, says one recent writer. There are only choices to focus on other things. If that is so, then the Church, at her weakest
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