The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. ~ Psalm 19:1-2 One of the saddest things about living in the city... Continue Reading →
O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified. Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing... Continue Reading →
When I worked with Cru in college ministry, the staff would have a summer assignment in some other part of the world every year. I got to go to California, East Asia, Bosnia, Colorado, and Orlando. Others went elsewhere.... Continue Reading →
Today is Good Friday, an annual remembrance throughout the Christian world of the death of Jesus. To be honest, I don't often like to think about Jesus' death - I mean really think about it. I can think about it theologically or in... Continue Reading →
Tomorrow is a day Christians commemorate as "Maundy Thursday," the day that we remember the Last Supper that Jesus had with his 12 closest disciples, and the night that he is betrayed and handed over to be killed by... Continue Reading →
The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. ~ Psalm 23:1 There are no two ways about it: I’m an urbanite. I grew up in the city (mostly), went to college in the city, and have lived all my... Continue Reading →
As Fraulein Maria sings in The Sound of Music, "Let's start at the very beginning, a very good place to start! When you read, you begin with A B C." When you read the Bible, you start with Genesis 1. Cue the... Continue Reading →
Tomorrow, I'll be providing ceremony music for a beautiful bride and groom as they come before "God and these people" to make their vows to one another. One of the songs they have requested is this favorite hymn of mine, "Before the... Continue Reading →
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your... Continue Reading →
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