Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And [...]
“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good.” Romans 8:28 This passage from Romans comes from one of my favorite portions of scripture. The 8th chapter of [...]
I have to confess to my brothers and sisters that I have “retirement envy.” As I listen to a couple of my ministry colleagues who are in the process of retiring, I feel a bit jealous. It’s not [...]
There are times I feel really discouraged by all that is happening in the world today. It seems as though division, injustice, and fear rule the day. Many around the country are dealing with [...]
“…and looking back across the years I can see that you were constantly there.” Musician and Composer Kemper Crabb “Doulos” The Vigil The above words come from an album, yes an album, by the [...]
“For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 During these days and [...]
“The heart is like a garden. It can grow compassion or fear, resentment or love.” Author, Jack Kornfield This quote really struck me as finishing touches are being added to our [...]
“This book is ultimately about the basic struggle we’re all in, the struggle to be fully human and to see that others are fully human.” Ibram X. Kendy Whenever I want to deal with something, I [...]
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into [...]
“The Church condemns violence, but it condemns indifference more harshly. Violence can be the expression of love, indifference never.” Graham Greene “Violence ends by defeating itself. [...]
