Aug 18, 2014
FROM THE PULPIT: God's mercy takes many forms
It's been said that anyone who has encountered God's mercy, who has been caressed by its tenderness, is happy and comfortable with the Lord.
Aug 10, 2014
FROM THE PULPIT: Live with your integrity intact
Have you ever had to write letters of recommendation for someone?
Aug 1, 2014
Don't play the blame game
Is it just me, or does it seem like more and more people are refusing to accept responsibility for their actions?
Jul 25, 2014
FROM THE PULPIT: Think about it — our prayers have already been answered
As children, my three siblings and I would complain to our mother that we needed a dishwasher.
Jul 21, 2014
FROM THE PULPIT: In difficult times, God never leaves your side
A nationally known pastor talks about his experience with cancer: namely, how the human spirit struggled with facing an uncertain future.
Jul 11, 2014
FROM THE PULPIT: Be real — warts and all — as Christ's disciple
Many computer programs allow people to alter photographs in most any way imaginable. Faces can be made to look older or younger. Blemishes can be removed. Hair color can be changed.
Jul 4, 2014
FROM THE PULPIT: Our nation will survive if it stays with God
This week our nation celebrates its 238th birthday. Quite a milestone! Happy birthday, America! Long may you live.
Jun 28, 2014
FROM THE PULPIT: Don't worry about others' sins caused by free will
God gives everyone the ability to make choices that will have positive or negative consequences.
Jun 17, 2014
FROM THE PULPIT: Disagreeing with dumbing down the Gospel
As of this writing, my denomination is holding its biennial General Assembly meeting in Detroit.
Jun 16, 2014
FROM THE PULPIT: Do not judge, but do discern
Whenever I approach the subject of judging others I hesitate because it feels like I am passing judgment — which I am not supposed to do. Right? A quandary, perhaps?