Lost in Translation

Each year, the Indianapolis Zoo holds a formal fundraiser for the purpose of providing financial assistance for more than 1200 animals and tens of thousands of plants that are part of the Zoo complex. The first celebration happened slightly more…

For the better part of twenty years or so, I have taught Bible study in one form or another. In the beginning, I thought about taking over for a wonderful teacher who felt called by God, after many years, to…

As many of you know, Janet and I rescued a Red Doberman on December 29th of last year, following the death of our beloved Lexie last July. For the period from July through most of December, we didn't have a…

The nation lost one of the most popular First Ladies in history this week. Mrs. Bush, wife of President George H.W. Bush (41) died at home at the age of 92 with her family at her side and holding hands…

I don't know anyone who looks forward to paying income taxes. But, here we are again, finishing the week-end just ahead of Tax Day 2018. Taxes are due on Tuesday, April 17th this year because the 15th falls on Sunday…

I thought I might get your attention with the title of tonight's post. In English, if you are Christian, you have heard it many times on Easter morning, but in the Greek, it sounds little different. However, the greeting remains…

Most of you know that I have written these posts for Transitions by The Book for more than seven years now - and that I attended seminary to get my formal education in theology and the original biblical languages, but…

Easter is early this year - today, April 1st, is the day, but next year I am told that it will be April 24th! More than 3 weeks later than this year. Why does the date change from year to…

We are more than half way through Holy Week. Jesus has made His triumphant entry into Jerusalem; the disciples are with Him and now we are at Thursday night - the Last Supper. This was the last time that Jesus…

I started drinking when I was about seventeen years old. After graduating from high school, I spent the summer living with a family in Pfronten, Germany - working a job that my Uncle Wayne had secured for me. I made…