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Homelessness among our children is a tragedy, unfortunately, it is not a new problem. In 1850 New York City had nearly 30,000 children who were either homeless or living in slums. Many had lost their … more
On Sunday, June 26, 2022, I stood before both of my congregations in their services, and stated that the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the United States Supreme Court, almost 49 and a half years … more
Sheridan Voysey’s July 23, 2022, Our Daily Bread Devotional caught my attention when he wrote about an animal of which I had never heard. The sea squirt is an extremely strange creature looks a … more
The world is desperately in need of the light of the Gospel.  Social justice alone will not work.  Changes brought about by this political party or that one will not be lasting.  … more
In his book, Holy Sweat, author Tim Hansel tells the story of Clarence Jordan, a man with unusual talent and a total commitment to serving God and the poor. Jordon was incredibly intelligent and had … more
No one wants to be disrespected. Folks today are divided over many convictions. Social media has a way of intensifying these divisions by making them more deeply felt with sound bites, video clips, … more
Catchy quotes often offer helpful perspective. A famous rich man once said, “Whoever says money can’t buy happiness, doesn’t know where to shop.” However, his attitude about … more
Mingled with the sounds of fireworks being set off to celebrate this country’s 246 years of freedom were the sounds of rifles. Mass murderers were killing children, the elderly and adults. They … more
I am a big fan of author Robert Fulghum and have read most of his books. I am always fascinated by how he takes life’s experiences and consistently finds important lessons in them. Here is one … more
July 4th, Independence Day is a day in which we celebrate the foundation of our nation and the freedom we have as Americans. “Freedom” is a word that is indelibly printed on the minds of … more
Several years ago, my children gave me a book of presidential quotes for Father’s Day. As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day allow me to share four quotes from presidents and then see if … more
Have you noticed how much green we have here in Missouri this time of the year? No, I am not talking about dollars or cash, but how much color is in the landscape. Six months ago, in the dead of … more
Tony Campolo is someone who consistently impresses me with his ability to see lessons in life which others typically miss. He is a gifted, amazingly versatile, man. Campolo is a sociologist by … more
I write this on Flag Day, but already I (and many of you) have been looking ahead to the July 4 holiday. I hope it challenges you to think about our nation, its founding, our liberty, and its Source. … more
The former Chief Justice of the South Carolina Court of Appeals, Alexander Sanders, told the following story about his daughter Zoe. The judge came home from work when Zoe was three and learned her … more
I would like to speak to the tragedies which have recently taken place in our nation - the mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas. We can never speak with total certainty about what … more
Philip Yancey’s excellent book, Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference, begins with a story from the author’s November 2002 visit to St. Petersburg, Russia. The city was preparing to … more
Henry Ford once said that the ability to encourage others is one of life’s finest assets. The auto inventor and manufacturer knew the power of encouragement. At the beginning of his career, … more
Contemporary society has made the word “truth” unpopular and has replaced it with another virtue that has become more highly valued: tolerance. These days one of the most negative things … more
In recent weeks I have been teaching a class based on Hal Seed and Dan Grider’s fascinating book, The God Questions. The authors offer thought-provoking answers to tough spiritual questions. … more
Hebrews 9:27 has two truths.“It is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment.” The first truth isn’t doubted or argued. That truth is that we all will die. Some of … more
For as long as I can remember I have been a fan of an influential man whom I knew I would never meet since he died 95 years before I was born. Abraham Lincoln has always fascinated me. I often … more
You have probably not heard this recent story, but it will likely make you smile. A couple of weeks ago Pam and Jeremy began joking they should go to Las Vegas and get married. Each assumed the other … more
2 Chronicles 25:1-2; “Amaziah was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty and none years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Jehoad’dan of … more
In the early centuries of the Christian Church, the followers of Jesus would greet one another with the words, “Christ is risen!” The one(s) being greeted would reply, “He is risen … more
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