Lent “ A Journey From Pew to Pulpit to the Cross

Perhaps the term “journey” is a bit overused nowadays, but I can find few better descriptions to speak of Lent, beyond the language of passage or sojourn. Each time I step behind the pulpit, I try to remember that I am inviting the congregation to join with me in a...

How Valuable Are the Missing People in Your Life?

A few nights ago, I was leaving the church rather late – about 8:30 p.m. or so. It had been a long day. I was tired and ready to get home to stare blankly at the television and think of nothing for a few minutes before heading to bed and starting all over again the...