to the ends of the Earth

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, … More

Finding Hope in a Weary World

Upon waking, I try but often fail to keep the harsh, unpleasant world out of my consciousness. It is a … More

A New Creation

Though I cannot speak for everyone, I presume that most people would opt for a mulligan, or do-over, for many … More

Following Christ

For many today, the world we live in is a hostile place. Wars, disease, hatred, abuse, and poverty afflict hundreds … More

simple steps to reduce carbon footprints and achieve spiritual climate change

For twenty-two years I have been fairly successful at one hobby: gardening. During the first decade as a homeowner, gophers … More

relationships that last: lesson in communication, part 1

No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent. John Donne, British poet, … More

Lifetime

King Solomon wrote a lot about the temporary human condition called life. Seize hold of the moments that bring you … More

in the beginning

For the many years that Dexter, and then Comet lived with us, I now wonder whether I was in charge … More

be the change you seek

Sitting in a vegan Thai restaurant that my friends and I have enjoyed with our wives many times in the … More