Luke 19:42 says, “Would that you knew the things that make for peace.” Consider the words of this verse! Jesus knew that the daily life...

Acts 2:46-47 says: “They followed a daily discipline of worship in the Temple followed by meals at home, every meal a celebration,...

Ephesians 4:1-3 says: "Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have...

“My mouth will speak words of wisdom; the meditation of my heart will give you understanding.” Psalm 49:3 NIV If you are having an event...

“But you, Bethlehem, David’s country, the runt of the litter— From you will come the leader who will shepherd-rule Israel. He’ll be no...

“Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, ‘You shall not make false vows, but shall fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ But I say...

1 John 3: 16-18 "This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our...

It is not often that I write a column that uses an Apocryphal text, but I find myself struggling this year with the idea of giving thanks...

How many of you have had problems in life? I would guess all of us – if we are honest with ourselves – have had a number of setbacks,...

The apostle Paul says in Ephesians 4: 14-16: “We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and tossed about by every wind of...

“All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to...

Jesus said, “ The one who hates Me hates My Father also. If I had not done among them the works which no one else did, they would not...

2 Cor. 5:17 “So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!” (NRSV)...

How many of you like going to places where you might know - nobody? Not many of us. How about going places your friends might say “that’s...

A dear friend shared with many in his blog this quote from Helen Mallicoat: “I was regretting the past and fearing the future. Suddenly...

“It’s Gospel.” She said. As I thought about it, I realized she meant that is the absolute truth. It got me thinking, how many uses do we...

7 Penitential Psalms: Week 4: Read Psalm 51 in your favorite translation As we move forward in our study of the spiritual path of King...

Week 3 – Psalm 38 - Read in your favorite translation! Key verses: 38:3-4 There is no soundness in my flesh because of your indignation;...

Ministerial Musings for 3/9/2022 Read Psalm 32 in your favorite translation. Key verse: 32:5 “Then I acknowledged my sin to you, and I...

Lenten Series :A look at the 7 Penitential Psalms of David As we begin the season called Lent, the preparation time for Easter, I want to...