In a world filled with competing voices claiming to speak for God, Jesus gives us a crucial warning about spiritual deception. His words in Matthew 7:15-20 provide timeless wisdom for discerning betwe...  Read More

I started working on this blog originally in advance of the vernal equinox in 2018 (this year, 2026, it occurs Friday, March 20, at 10:46 AM) when I learned of the death of Stephen Hawking. Dr. Hawkin...  Read More

A few years ago, just out of curiosity, I did one of those DNA analyses. Among other surprises I learned I am a lot more Irish than I knew. Therefore allow me to throw a little history your way about ...  Read More

In a world where we often operate from self-centered ethics, Jesus presents us with a revolutionary way of living that challenges our natural inclinations. The Golden Rule isn't just a nice saying - i...  Read More

When you first became a Christian, did you have any idea how challenging the journey would be? Most of us don't realize the twists, turns, and difficulties that come with following Christ day after da...  Read More

Years ago, prompted by the killing of Osama Bin Laden, I promised I would post something on the issue of “just war”: When is it justifiable for one nation to wage war against another? I wrote that po...  Read More

In a world where judgment seems to flow freely from every corner of society, Jesus' words about judgment in the Sermon on the Mount offer a radically different perspective. His teachings challenge us ...  Read More

In our modern world, anxiety has become an epidemic. Statistics show that one in five Americans has been diagnosed with a mental health disorder, and nearly half of all Americans report feeling more s...  Read More

In Honor of President’s Day – I thought you might enjoy these quotes from past presidents. George Washington: “It is the DUTY of all nations to acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God, to OBEY His...  Read More

Money is one of those topics we rarely discuss openly. We don't share our salaries with friends or reveal our financial struggles to family members. Yet Jesus wasn't afraid to address money directly, ...  Read More

In a world filled with artificial smiles and superficial spirituality, Jesus calls us to something deeper. His words about fasting in Matthew 6:16-18 aren't just about going without food—they're about...  Read More

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