Many households are preoccupied with shopping, extra events and added duties at the Christmas season. But for a segment of our population, the holidays come with mixed emotions. There is a sense of loss. For some of you this is a year of firsts without a loved one. The first birthday, the first trip to the shoreContinue reading “Hope for the Grieving at Christmas”
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Heaven: Who’s There?
Have you ever tried to describe a place that you’ve never seen? Never visited? It is impossible. But in the presence of someone who has, for instance, been to the Grand Canyon, you may hear them say: “Oh, it is beautiful! The vistas are majestic! You’ve got to go there! Take the mule down toContinue reading “Heaven: Who’s There?”
Prayer for the Pennsylvania State Senate
I was privileged to provide the opening prayer on the floor of the Pennsylvania State Senate today. The following prayer was shared: Father in Heaven, we gather on this day to give You thanks and praise for Your bountiful care in our lives. We live in a privileged country; We have a government by the people andContinue reading “Prayer for the Pennsylvania State Senate”
Heaven: What is it?
Maybe you’ve heard the old saying that “Christians can be so heavenly minded that they are no earthly good.” But today, I don’t believe that is true. The opposite seems to be more accurate: Christians don’t think of heaven enough! We don’t study the Scripture enough to shape our way of thinking of the afterlife. InContinue reading “Heaven: What is it?”
How to Prosper, Spirtually
I was recently confronted with the question: “How does one prosper spiritually?” Another way of putting it would be to ask: “What is the key to spiritual growth?” I believe the first Psalm has some insight into this question. The book of Psalms has often been referred to as Israel’s hymnbook. It contains songs- orContinue reading “How to Prosper, Spirtually”
A Different Type of Rest
Labor Day is a great time of year; a reminder that summer is nearing an end. It is one last holiday before the change of the season. Hopefully the summer has afforded you and your family some time away. That’s necessary. Labor Day means a time to rest from your labors. Labor Day weekend remindsContinue reading “A Different Type of Rest”
Where Do We Go From Here?
After hearing of the Supreme Court’s decision on Friday, I was faced with a moral dilemma inside my soul. What do I preach on in light of the current events? Do I remain silent and say nothing? Or do I comment on the present situation? The recent decision by the United States Supreme Court demands aContinue reading “Where Do We Go From Here?”
All Star Dad
“All Star Dad.” I saw it upon his t shirt. He was just like any other 40 something at the gym. Hopefully his children got him that t-shirt. Or, maybe he thinks of himself as an all star dad. As Father’s Day approached, I came away asking: “Am I an all star dad?” I guessContinue reading “All Star Dad”
Why Mission is Critical to a Local Church
The fourth century church father Augustine of Hippo said: “Whoever…thinks that he understands the divine Scriptures or any part of them so that it does not build the double love of God and of our neighbor does not understand it at all.”[1] There are two types of love. One is the love that appeals toContinue reading “Why Mission is Critical to a Local Church”
Crucial for a Healthy Church
The following message is taken from Philippians 4:1-7 and addresses compromise and unity. In his book, The Pursuit of God, A.W. Tozer gives this interesting illustration: “Has it ever occurred to you that one hundred pianos all tuned to the same fork are automatically tuned to each other? They are of one accord by beingContinue reading “Crucial for a Healthy Church”
Central to Life 