Blackberry cathedral

Sundays take many forms for me. Our church meets on Sunday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. So, when I’m not speaking at another church, Sunday mornings are free for other activities. This past Sunday, while traditional churches were singing hymns, I worshiped in a big...

Patriotism Is Not Enough

Several years ago, while on a family trip to London, we were making our way up from Trafalgar Square to St. Martin’s Place. As we headed toward the National Portrait Gallery, I glanced at one of the many statues that surround this area of Britain’s...

Modern Chinese Literature Insights

One of the most important aspects of an American education is the study of British and American literature. The language in both countries is considered the same. Those who go on to college might be introduced to a variety of European literature: Fyodor Dostoevsky,...

Too many Saturdays

My wife and I have been remarking that there seem to have been too many Saturdays lately. It’s not that we think there’s a calendar conspiracy — the days of the week roll around like always. But, with both me and Samuel out of school, just about...

Don’t forget

While Americans celebrate Independence Day with flags and fireworks, cookouts and complaints about the price of gas, we should take a moment to remember how many people in the world still remain without religious freedom.In several former republics of the Soviet...

A Prayer for Independence Day

Good and gracious God, you have given us the privilege and the responsibility of living in the most resourceful land in the world. From sea to shining sea most of us enjoy unparalleled freedom, comfortable homes, nutritious meals, preferred vocations and unique...