Both of my parents passed away in the month of march. The anniversary of their deaths is within one week of each other, and this month it will be twenty years since my father went into glory and seven since my mom opened her eyes to the full presence of Jesus. Two dear friends lost…
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Why Our Church [Had] To Cancel Christmas Day Services
Did you catch the banter over Christmas Day services this year? Christmas day fell on a Sunday, and the arguments over having church or not having church on Sunday morning were pervasive. There were tweets defending why the churches must keep their doors open Christmas Sunday, and then other posts arguing that the sabbath begins at sundown…
Where Are You, God?
There’s been a lot of tragedy of late in our little circle of the world – a sweet family whose son was suddenly gone from this earth because of a car accident; a pastor friend who has comforted his congregation as they mourn the loss of a young woman murdered; and a dear friend and…
Be My Friend?
Best Friend necklaces were popular in the 90’s. Remember those? A heart was split in two, and one person had the side that said “BEST” while the other person had the “FRIEND” side. I gave out my first Best Friend necklace in 4th grade. The recipient’s name was Elizabeth, and she became my best friend…
On Roe V. Wade: Sitting On the Other Side Of The Booth
A tumult of emotions have erupted since the recent leak from the Supreme Court regarding the potential over-turning of Roe versus Wade, placing the legality of abortion into the hands of each state. For many reasons, it’s been disheartening to watch yet another controversial subject bring to light the sinfulness of human hearts displayed through…
Hymnody In Worship: Out With the Old, In With the New?
While doing chores around the house recently, a tune kept playing in my head. I don’t know how it got there, but it wouldn’t leave: This little light of mine. I’m gonna let it shine. Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. If you attended church as a child, this melody was likely…
What Kind of Legacy Will You Leave?
I sat with a woman a few weeks ago who commented on the rings I was wearing: “They’re beautiful,” she said. I momentarily gazed at the rings I’d been playing with while we chatted and then explained that the jewelry belonged to my mother who passed away about six years ago. “Oh, how cool. What…
A Prayer for Ukraine
A Prayer for Ukraine using the example of Biblical faith found in Daniel chapter three. Lord, your Word tells us you are able to bring deliverance from the devastation in the Ukraine. To him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think (Eph. 3), we pray that you…
The Lies Christians Believe in the Face of Suffering
It seems of late that I’ve been shoulder to shoulder with an influx of great suffering amongst family and friends. Cancer is pervasive, death due to COVID continues to touch our circles, mental illness is on the rise, and some are grieving children who have walked away from the faith. Many facing these struggles have…
Why Isn’t This Over Yet?!
I don’t like roller coasters. I never have. I want to, especially when I hear my kids describe the fun rush of the rides. They always make it sound so exciting, but the reality is, what is one man’s adventure is another man’s path to puking. But a few summers back, I went with my…