Dear Friends,

This morning I was reading the story of how the Apostle Peter denied Jesus during His trial (Luke 22:54-62).  It's a very familiar story for most of us raised in the church, and it's always been a story that's had special meaning to me because I can see so...

Dear Friends,

One of the interesting things researchers have discovered is that, as individuals, we are continually talking to ourselves.  Actually the most recent study indicates that, while most people speak at a rate of 150 to 200 words per minute, the mind can liste...

Dear Friends,

Yesterday I was talking with a woman who regularly shops at the store our church operates. I would guess her to be around 35, and since she comes in the store at least once a week, I’ve gotten to know a few things about her.  I know that she was born and r...

Dear Friends,

Over the years, one of the patterns I’ve noticed in my life is that, when summer comes to an end and we transition to the fall, I almost always become overly reflective.  I think some of it has to do with the fact that my birthday is in the fall - so that...

Dear Friends,

Yesterday I had a long talk with one of the college students in our church about her love-life.  It seems that her boyfriend broke up with her because he thought she was too fat.  He told her that once she lost weight, he was happy to accept her back.  It...

Dear Friends,

Recently I was talking with a friend I haven’t seen in a while, and in the middle of answering questions about how my family is doing, he interrupted and asked, “But are YOU ok?  I’m only asking because you look kinda bad.”  I was surprised by the question...