What’s Next?
This is the final article of 2020. Who would have imagined one year ago what that would mean? Our habit during the week between Christmas and New Year Day is…
Year: 2020
Hindsight is 20/20
These few days between Christmas and New Year Day always feel a bit strange. Like there should be more room to breathe between the bustle of Christmas and the turning…
Finding Joy – Ruth Chapter Four
This article is the text of a sermon presented at the Vineyard Church Peoria on December 20th, 2020. The video of the sermon is on their Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/TheVineyardChurchPeoria.…
Thanking God for the Big Thing
We all share, but rarely consider, one big thing we should thank God for. Perhaps it’s a given in our experience, like water to fish. Or perhaps our thanks is…
Thankful for the Little Things
There is a common faith practice that we take little thought of. While there is some variation in this practice, I’ve rarely heard anyone argue or divide over the differences.…
Weeks of Thanks – Our Family
My life has seen many blessings. The blessing of God’s love and forgiveness is the greatest. Close at hand is the blessing of family. But as I write this, I…
My Covid-19 Journey
Just before the calendar turned to November 2020, I was driving to work and noticed that I couldn’t taste my coffee and Cliff Bar. That set off all sorts of…
Weeks of Thanks: Each Other
The current United States political theater provides a sad example of what happens when we lose the ability to value one another. Contingents on both sides have determined that the…
The Way
We’re spoiled. Contrary to what it may seem, we’re not really lost when we don’t where we are and don’t know how to find our destination. With a few taps…
Weeks of Thanks: Thanking God
The United States celebrates Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November. The holiday is filled with food, family, and football. It traditionally marked the beginning of the Christmas season, although…
Thankfulness
Several circumstances collided today, which inspired what you are about to read. One incident is an email asking a simple question. Another is the calendar turning to November, and all…
316: Without Judgment
We often confuse motive with attitude. Someone says a harsh word of warning and we assume a motive of hate, when instead it was out of love and intended to…