In a welcome spirit of unity, several of our church committees have acknowledged the need to restrict or revise the practice of...

a lesson I learned from watching my dad - (photo-rama draw-ma) Gerald Lee Haney - September 25, 1925 - January 3, 2022 (from Just Me and...

It may be intended as high praise - but what does the idea of you calling me a “rock star” really mean? 1) Are you impressed that I’ve...

I had developed an obsession with becoming a deacon; just so I could serve communion. After an in depth counseling session with an...

The gift I’m holding in my hand Offering just what I had planned Not the brilliant gift I intended it to be A smudged reflection,...

“Unto Us A Child is Born” (Handel) - The New Messiah (1972) “ Shepherds “ - Bruce Cockburn - Christmas (1993) “Mary’s Boy Child/Oh My...

Plastic baby Jesus lying on the August lawn The reason for the season but the season’s come and gone The shepherds and the wise men...

The Best New Year’s Eve Party EVER . . .of the year - with special guests C.S. Lewis and George MacDonald! An intimate gathering in the...

(many years ago)

The books I’ve never read Things that were not said Because I never granted permission When I was near you Did I try to hear you? Or did...

It probably doesn’t fit the conventional notion of a death wish, but when I die (and we each have an appointment), I would be dying in...

“Just shut up and be thankful for what you’ve got!” Have you heard that one before? Have you said that one before? It reminds me of a...

There had been an unspoken agreement among the congregation not to take the pastor, or the Scripture, literally when his sermon text was...

Whatever first attracted me Was more than just amusing Sights and sounds - alive and loud On holy ground - just a little bit confusing...

. . . sure you have your Cliffs notes.

My favorite has always been a pine cone with maple, walnut chips and, of course, cherry on the top!

It's reborn school. ". . .you must be born again." (John 3:7) ". . . and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will...

How did we get from Ecclesiastes 3:11 to Romans 1:28? Shouldn't we be hitting the brakes about now?

All living things will wither and die At least all we've seen before our eyes Grass and flowers, days and hours Youth and beauty,...