Not just another day
It was Easter Sunday, April 9, 1939. Of course, Easter is never “just another day,” but is any day?
Every day, something is happening somewhere...
Faith in the space between the notes
When someone asked Miles Davis what music is, he said it’s not the notes you play, it’s the space between the notes. If you...
From darkness to dawn: why Easter still matters
Easter weekend carries deep meaning for people across the globe; not just as a religious tradition, but as a story that continues to shape...
Meeting the Lord through ‘Grandpa’
"Mama, why was Jesus born at Christmas and dead by Easter?" I asked her when I was very young. I didn't understand the concept...
Carrying the cross
It is Holy Week, and thoughts of the crucifixion of Jesus are on our minds.
As many times as I have heard the story or...
God in the passenger seat
At the beginning of our Sunday church services, we sign an attendance sheet that meanders down the aisle. I was at the end, so...
The crown we chase
“Another Pleasant Valley Sunday
Here in status symbol land
See Mrs. Gray, she's proud today
Because her roses are in bloom.
And Mr. Green, he’s so serene
He's got...
Rose and the open door
If you live long enough, you will encounter timeless pearls of wisdom. In our youth, we often overlook these insights, casting them aside like...
Beside ourselves for God
I think often about a story of two friends I used to work with who had known each other since childhood. They became addicts...
When pride picks up a chainsaw
It's confession time: I believe I can do anything. Sometimes this mindset benefits me, but at other times, it does not.
Years ago, when I...
The only way to win
My mother was a fierce competitor. She won countless tournaments, not only in basketball but also in tennis and golf. On top of all...
How to burn bright without burning out
A story in the Bible that helps me stay sane when I need all the help I can get is the story of the...