Do we love and embrace our cities enough to say with Father Damien, "We lepers?" Continue reading

"Heal the sick." We were told what to do, not how to do it. All we got was this: "Freely you have received; freely give." The big hint, then is, that we have received something that, when we give it… Continue reading

We start each day with hope. At least I do and most positive people I know do the same. There is an occasional "dreaded" day, but it is the exception and is usually combated by positive self-talk and prayer. The… Continue reading

God stepped out on stage And every member of the orchestra knew it was He. He took the baton in hand And breathed forth UPBEAT. Down came the baton DOWNBEAT. And the pattern was given With every eye upon Him.… Continue reading

Standing on tiptoe in expectancy. Living breathless in the wind. Waiting with expectation among the voices of boredom. Living above the storm … Hopeful … Hope. Continue reading

Sometimes I have more to say when I reflect on the memory of one of my greatest heroes, Martin Luther King, Jr. I love Dr. King because of his intellect, faith, imperfections, vulnerability, sensitivity, consistency, and commitment to a cause… Continue reading

Live loose; live light; live large. I have been reflecting on an issue that often troubles me. When a crisis occurs in the world, there is an urge to pack up and go, or to at least to write a… Continue reading

"Man shall not live by bread alone …" That is a good thing. I haven't had any bread for five weeks and I have seven or eight more to go. I really haven't wanted any. Did you know that they… Continue reading

I thought I might post my sermon outline for tomorrow. The text is formidable. Matthew, Mark, and Luke all record this excerpt from the ministry of Jesus, each with a slightly different twist. Read them here. All include and conclude… Continue reading