Inspiration

Sunday, September 13 10: 10 AM   Amazing the weeds that thrive in, say, four square feet of lawn. I survey a patch of what should be grass: dandelions, yellow quack grass, and crab grass. No way- a tiny tree--maple?  More crab grass.  Clover thriving. Spurge sprawling. I could quarantine in my yard for the next six months and not reduce these lawn … [Read more...] about Diary of a Day

You are Samaritan. You are an outcast. You are a member of the conquered nation whowas forced to emigrate into Jewish land. The Jews who were exiled return to their land andkindle a fiery hate towards you and your people. Your people are different than they are. Yourpeople served idols and mixed pagan and Jewish religious traditions. Your people did not staypure. You are … [Read more...] about You, At The Well (Personal Reflections Based on John 4)

It is almost next to impossible these days to turn on the television or whatever device you may use for your news and entertainment, without hearing the call for justice in one form or another. The call for justice can be heard from the streets of the cities across our nation and yes, even the world. It can be heard from protestors who feel their rights have been abused by a … [Read more...] about Is Justice Possible?

I am usually very hesitant to label any current event the fulfilment of prophecy, in that history has taught us that such utterances have not always been able to withstand close scrutiny. However, the life that most of us are currently leading, because of the pandemic, begs for some degree of commentary in light of biblical realities, in order to discover if there is any … [Read more...] about Re-ordered Priorities

This week I attended a two-day virtual event for Pastors. There were about 25 pastors from various denominations and parts of the country. I was enriched by the other ministers' experience and found a sense of camaraderie, in that while I didn't know any of them we are all trying to do the same thing - helping people grow in their walk with Jesus Christ. I was soaking in all … [Read more...] about Engage