Wednesday, May 08, 2024
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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, 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
Monday, January 02, 2023
“I can’t change!” You can do it! It’s all up to you! Keep trying. Never ever give up. Determination, dedication, discipline, and desire are the keys. Commitment to “go all the way.” Will power. Self-assertiveness, self-improvement, self-actualization. Try harder. Work harder. Make something of yourself! You can do anything if you put your mind to it! Every...read more