Wednesday, May 08, 2024
Sandy stared at the floor. Gene sat stiff with his arms folded tightly across his chest and his lips pursed. I felt like the grim look on my assistant pastor’s face. The time had come to tell the Tuckers we had to close the doors of their satellite church. The once thriving group of over...read more
Monday, April 01, 2024
Costa Rican Fun “Soy un burro,” said Pastor John Miller, greeting the hundreds of Costa Ricans gathered for the special meeting that Sunday evening. A packed church is typical for a visiting American minister. Unique warmth and hospitality is the norm for that country. As for their free-spirited sense of humor, I don’t know a people who enjoy...read more
Friday, March 01, 2024
Fingernails scraping across a blackboard. Screeching tires stopping at an intersection. The dentist drill grinding my molar. These are sounds we can feel. And they feel horrible. Jan was haunted by such a sound recently. But it was the sound of a single musical note. Not just any note, but a note from her violin. Not just any...read more
Friday, February 02, 2024
“The Lord shows me that someone here is suffering from depression and sugar diabetes” said Bob as we stood soaking in one of those silent moments of God’s glory after our time of worship. Bob’s a simple guy with childlike faith. The teaching session on the gifts of the spirit challenged all fifteen of us in the class...read more
Monday, January 01, 2024
“This hasn’t happened in twenty years:” opened the world-renowned evangelist who had just taken the platform. Our backs straightened with moon launch anticipation revved up by six weeks of preparation and advertising for the international evangelist/author/conference speaker’s three-day crusade in our little church. Door to door handouts, newspaper adds, radio spots, three days of prayer and fasting made...read more
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Shhhhhhhh “What is it that’s essential about you?” asked the late-night talk show host. “It seems to me the things that are center stage are rarely the things that are the most important. I get up every morning at least by five, have a couple hours of quiet time, and reflect on what it is that is...read more
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Renovation of the Saint Joseph County Public Library is now complete. It’s stunning. RAM Stern Architects have created a modern cathedral of learning. The square block structure complements its surroundings in downtown South Bend magnificently. Within are the most advanced technologies and resources including an extravagant children’s library, private study rooms, a commons area, a...read more
Friday, April 28, 2023
The Steps of The Lord “God who orders our steps; here’s to You.” The party raised their glasses and toasted Him. Twelve years earlier, an old friend called me. “My marriage is on the rocks,” he said, “I don’t have a place to stay.” “I’ve known you for 30 years Jeff, why don’t you move in with...read more
Monday, March 20, 2023
God is in Control? Thunderous bombardments of water crashed into the boat. The roller coaster upheaval sea sickened even experienced mariners. Thrown like a bathtub toy, the ship was out of control. “We perish!” cried the disciples. Resorting to the only option left, they called on the Lord. Roused from sleep, He went to work for...read more
Thursday, February 23, 2023
It’s The Resurrection “Are you a Christian?” Mrs. Billy Graham contemplated the loaded question before the mixed group of journalists in Israel. The room of Muslims, Jews and Christians froze in the tension as centuries-old accelerants of religious controversy readied to ignite. A foolish answer could detonate a chain reaction. Ask ten people...read more
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Sandy stared at the floor. Gene sat stiff with his arms folded tightly across his...read more
Costa Rican Fun “Soy un burro,” said Pastor John Miller, greeting the hundreds of Costa Ricans gathered for...read more
Fingernails scraping across a blackboard. Screeching tires stopping at an intersection. The dentist drill grinding my molar. These...read more