Last Sunday I wrote about the death of a special needs teenager who lost his life through a choking accident at dinner. He was sustained for several days while the family had tests run to see if Thomas was compatible…
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I really don’t even know how to write this post tonight. Unbelievable sadness coupled with incredible holy blessings… and, as usual, I will depend on the Holy Spirit to deliver my message… Our oldest daughter, Kristin, has three very dear…
Janet and I both grew up in the Methodist Church. In fact, as many of you know, we actually met at church when we were five or six years old. All through our years in Chicago we attended Methodist churches…
Several days ago, I received a very interesting transcript of a class that a dear friend of mine taught. Joe is a wonderful man – witty, intellectual, kind and very engaged in matters of faith. He is a great teacher…
On Tuesday, we will celebrate another birthday of our great nation. It was in this year in 1776 that we declared our independence, seeking our liberty, and then fought a war against Great Britain to secure our freedom. We formed…
About a month ago, I was asked to co-teach a four week class on the last book of the Bible, John’s Revelation of Jesus. Basically, this is what is referred to as apocalyptic literature. It’s one of several types of…
It seems like the birthdays just keep coming faster and faster. This time, it was Kristin’s birthday, our oldest daughter. She turned 48 today and it seems like just yesterday that we were bringing her home from the hospital. Janet…
Earlier this week I read an article that absolutely took my breath away. From what I understand, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has apparently decided to produce a new Bible. In fact, it won’t be a new translation – they…
There has been quite a backlash this week on social media over the “pathetic” lack of response to a biblical clue that was offered on the game show Jeopardy. Comments ranged from sheer outrage to things such as “it’s a…