Archives

Facing the New Year is not the same for everyone. Even among those of us who are followers of Christ, all New Years are not equal. The Christmas holidays and the coming New Year may be a cheerful [...]

How do we express the wonder of the old Christmas story in a fresh way? Maybe the “freshness” of the old story is in the truth itself: the wonder of Christ and His incarnation.   [...]

Most of us who are Baby Boomers or older have watched the transformation of our culture and the transformation of how American society views and celebrates Christmas. We have watched the [...]

 There are many things which can capture our hearts and stir our emotions. But it seems we have to work constantly and fervently to keep our passion for spiritual matters at the level we know [...]

A song from the past says, “And as the moon rises he sits by the fire, Thinking about women and glasses of beer.” Separated from others, the lonely man longs for the warmth of women [...]

Over thirty-two years ago I witnessed something both awesome and humbling: my first son came into this world. I smiled a huge smile, thanked my wife and my Lord, and assumed the mantle of [...]

Sent by King David to exact revenge upon Israel’s enemies, Commander Joab took some “special forces” for a mop up operation. Instead of an easy victory, Joab found himself and [...]

(Meditations & Observations on Ps.72)   I am, I believe, an optimist. I tend to believe that things could be worse and will get better. I am not oblivious to the negative but tend to [...]

One of the most difficult and important things in any sport is focus. Great athletes have learned to stay focused almost to the point of obsession. Their physical abilities are put to maximum use [...]

Do you worry? Do you fret? Do you contemplate the future and wonder with concern as to how it will play out? Do you wonder and ask “why” as you face people and circumstances beyond [...]