There are certain undeniable combinations in life. Things that are better together than apart. Peanut butter and jelly, Simon & Garfunkel (for the over-50 crowd), and a Philly cheesesteak with cheese. Who would eat it without? You could think of many more, I am sure. For me, Thanksgiving, closely followed by Christmas, is a perfect reminder of two powerful characteristics that God wants developed in me. Contentment and gratitude are powerful together. Contentment is an inte

The two Sundays following the Charlottesville riots along with all its social and political fallout I felt the need to address it with...

A few years back a large denomination decided to ban the popular modern hymn “ In Christ Alone” due to its lyrics “on that cross, as...

Originally published in 2015 The loss of a loved one can shake your world to its core. Having lost my mother to cancer there is simply...

Originally posted June 2015 I’m not big on Christian catch phrases. “Hate the sin but love the sinner” is a perfect example of...

Well into two decades of Pastoral ministry, I have seen significant changes in how the church has functioned. I entered ministry just...

Originally published September 2018 There is a peculiar but powerful phrase found in the Old Testament book of Joel. “Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” Rend your heart and not your garments.” Joel 2:12-13 It was customary, even expected for an Israelite to tear their clothing as an expression of the grief, pain or remorse. When the people would listen to the message of a prophet and respond in repen