Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! Psalm 34:8 One of the many unexpected challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic is that we were no longer able to enjoy the fellowship of eating out. I must admit at first cooking at home with my family had its excitement, curiosities and even it’s charms. But after a while we missed delicious … [Read more...] about Taste and See!
The Ever-present God
Have you ever felt abandoned or deserted? You are in good company; so, did Jesus. We recently celebrated Resurrection Weekend, and maybe you re-read through the Bible story as many others did. In Matthew 27:46 right before his death, Jesus says, “ELI, ELI, LEMA SABAKTANEI?” that is, “MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU ABANDONED ME?” Mark mentions it too; and it’s … [Read more...] about The Ever-present God
Affirming Childless Mothers
In my college days, there was a song that my then admirer (who later became my husband) sang with his quartet. The first line was, “A motherless child sure finds it hard when mother is gone.” At times I wonder if there is a song somewhere that says, “A childless mother sure finds it hard when her child is gone.” Mrs. Job lost not just one child, but ten children in one day … [Read more...] about Affirming Childless Mothers
What Makes a Great Church Great?
What characterizes a really great church? Is it a giant, well-administered institution that has talented, high-profile members, gleaming facilities, unassailable orthodoxy, and an outstanding financial portfolio—complete with large reserves? Or could a great church inhabit a small community with less than outstanding talent, facilities, and finances? What makes a great … [Read more...] about What Makes a Great Church Great?
On Becoming a Nation!
Mary and I had planned to go out for a meal on Tuesday, April 20, to celebrate our 46th wedding anniversary. We got dressed but lingered at home to hear the jury’s verdict at the end of the trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer who knelt on the neck of George Floyd for over nine minutes as he lay on the ground handcuffed and pleading for his life. The relatively short … [Read more...] about On Becoming a Nation!