February, as most Americans know, has been designated Black History Month since the nation’s Bicentennial in 1976. It grew out of what was then called Negro History Week, which was established in 1926...  Read More

In a world obsessed with social media personas and carefully curated images, authenticity has become increasingly rare. Yet when it comes to our relationship with God, authenticity isn't just preferre...  Read More

In a world where social media showcases our every good deed and charitable acts often come with public recognition, Jesus challenges us to examine our deepest motivations. His words in Matthew 6:1-4 c...  Read More

Human trafficking is a sin against God and a crime against humanity. There are an estimated 40-50 million slaves in the world today, more than ever before in recorded history. It is a $150 billion a y...  Read More

Every year, as we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I recommend reading his remarkable “Letter From A Birmingham Jail.” I am recommending it again this year. This letter, written April 16, 1963 f...  Read More

In a world that often operates on the principle of "an eye for an eye," Jesus presents a radical alternative that challenges everything we think we know about relationships and forgiveness. His teachi...  Read More

I had a few days off between Christmas and New Year’s, so I made it a point to get outside and enjoy the spectacular “winter” weather we were experiencing, to remind myself of one of the main reasons ...  Read More

As we step into a new year, we're presented with fresh opportunities and new challenges. This is the perfect time to examine what it means to live differently as followers of Christ - to go beyond wha...  Read More

In a world where contracts run 80 pages and trust seems increasingly rare, Jesus offers a radically simple approach to truth-telling. His words in Matthew 5:33-37 challenge us to live with such integr...  Read More

Christmas is a season filled with familiar stories and beloved characters. We sing about Jesus, Mary, the shepherds, and even the wise men. But what about Joseph? This often-overlooked figure in the C...  Read More

I don’t like it. How’s that for a short blog? Well, actually it’s more of a love-hate relationship. I hate how short the days are; as I mentioned in my “Summer Solstice” blog post, I love long days ...  Read More

December is crunch time for preachers. Have some sympathy for us, will you? How would you like to try to think of something new and fresh to say about Christmas? As I was scratching my head, wonderin...  Read More