Pastoral Message, March 2013
The topic of environmental stewardship is often neglected in the church. We are mindful of being called “caretakers” for God’s good earth, and yet, like Adam and Eve standing outside …
The topic of environmental stewardship is often neglected in the church. We are mindful of being called “caretakers” for God’s good earth, and yet, like Adam and Eve standing outside …
We live in an “information age.” If you have cable television, you can view a wide range of news, sports and entertainment programs from around the world. If you have …
I’m notorious for tearing out pages from magazines or circling paragraphs in newspaper articles when they contain quotes I find thought-provoking. Something in print can trigger a reaction in me …
Long ago, God set something wonderful in motion. Into a world of economic inequality, political oppression, marginalized families, and despair for the future, God choose to give the world a …
If I can characterize the Christian themes to remember during the month of November, I would use the phrase “conscious living.” At first glance, the phrase may seem redundant, since …
Come sing, O church, in joy! Come join O church, in song! For Christ the Lord has led us through the ages long! In bold accord, come celebrate the journey …
Have you ever exclaimed “You learn something new every day!”? Whether your teenager taught you how to set up your own Facebook profile, or NPR news offered an enlightening insight …
As I write this letter for Reaching Out, it is now just over 24 hours since Randy, Beth, Ian and Charlotte landed in New Zealand. Facebook updates confirmed their family’s safe …
The fourth commandment is one of the longer ones. It says this: “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work; …
As the summer fast approaches, people are busy considering vacations and travel plans. There are lots of logistics involved in picking up from one place and visiting another: Who will …