“A couple of weeks ago I took my family to see London. As we were coming down the stairs at Westminster Bridge there was a homeless man begging for money. Without thinking I pulled my son near to protect him. Only then I realized that my instant reaction was entirely Read more…
Recently, I republished a column written years ago describing a missed opportunity to help a mother attempting to buy $7.43 worth of baby food in a grocery store. There are no acceptable excuses. I messed up. The column serves as an ongoing reminder to be more vigilant for the opportunities Read more…
The checkout at the local grocery store was long and I was in a hurry. Seeing another line nearly empty, I walked over and stood behind the only customer still to make a purchase. A young twenty-something woman was holding a small basket with ten to fifteen jars of baby Read more…
Drayton Hawthorn, wrote describing tense moments he experienced while waiting for his wife’s surgery. “It was ten o’clock at night and she was outside looking at the stars! I thought it was settled and done. Robin’s surgery was a few short days away and although the doctors assured her this Read more…
Shortly after finishing college, I began selling automobiles. A friend talked me into visiting church. He said, “It would be good for business.” While this is not usually a good reason to attend church, I was at least willing to go. So, one Sunday morning, I showed up at a nearby Read more…
For years, I was one of the unchurched. I had excuses to justify staying away but at the heart of my decision was something more personal. When I needed the church, the church was simply not there. Looking back, I know part of the reason was my fault but I Read more…
Why don’t people go to church? I asked the question on Facebook and received many responses but highlighted two especially meaningful answers from Mike and Susan. I found it helpful to hear from a large block of people who believe in God but are no longer satisfied with church as usual. Read more…
I have a lot of friends – 3500 so far. Isn’t that great?! Not really. I don’t even know many of them. Maybe, I should explain. I am now on Facebook. After signing up, I decided to accept most every offer of friendship I received. My children think I’ve finally Read more…
A few years ago, I wrote and delivered a children’s story called, “Christ and the Lighthouse.” The kids were asked to imagine themselves on a ship, lost offshore in a fierce squall. To make the story more realistic, someone in the back of the sanctuary added special effects. In my Read more…
I have a lot of friends – 3500 so far. Isn’t that great?! Not really. I don’t even know many of them. Maybe, I should explain. I am now on Facebook. After signing up, I decided to accept most every offer of friendship I received. My children think I’ve finally Read more…