An Eternal Question

As the church enters into the fullness and richness of the Easter Season with our celebrations of Ascension and Pentecost, it might be worth our pausing for a second and taking a deep breath by reflecting on St. Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, chapter 15. It is a doozy. I would love to walk … Read more

Reading, Writing and…Amazon

I recently read a news report that in an effort to trim costs, Amazon will close down the Book Depository, a global platform and online bookseller. Known throughout the world, it is hard to imagine selling over 20 million books and being concerned about the economy—but by the time you read this, Amazon has pulled … Read more

Louisville and Easter

 Easter was almost snuffed out this year in Louisville. The day after Easter, April 10, a crazed 25-year-old gunman shot and killed four people in the Old National Bank before he was shot and killed. I don’t care to mention his name. I do care deeply for the people who were shot and killed: Tommy … Read more

Alleluia

“Alleluia! He is Risen! The Lord is risen indeed” Down through the ages this cry speaks loud and clear to a world in desperate need of renewal. Be assured, it is the resurrection of Jesus Christ who on Easter morning changes, transforms, renews our life with God. It is not simply an event that happened … Read more

From Revival to Renewal

Wow! Like so many I was blown away by the recent revival that took place at Asbury in Wilmore, Kentucky. Thousands of young people converged upon this small town of Wilmore which boasted of one stoplight and a two-lane highway to drive by the college campus and the adjoining seminary.  But a revival took place … Read more

Pray Without Ceasing

As we seek renewal during this Season of Epiphany, we become aware and attentive to the need for a life that works and is fully functional. Maybe, a change in attitude, a new diet, perhaps more sleep, something, anything to help us leap tall buildings in a single bound. And often we are led trying … Read more

A Star

Epiphany is a wonderful time in the church year. It naturally fits with our calendar announcing a new year, except the difference is in the church—we begin a New Life. It starts with the wisemen. They are the ones who embody wisdom. They said, “we have observed his star” (Matthew 2:2) and decide to follow … Read more

Away In A Manger

The grandkids never get tired of playing with the figures in the Creche. We tell the story. We sing the Christmas carol, “Away in a Manger.” They get it. They are not alone. St. Francis of Assisi loved the story. His life was changed because of it. He wanted others to share and join and … Read more

Prepare the Way

Many are familiar with the Chinese saying, “it is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.” I’m sorry. I will light two candles on this second Sunday in Advent and you should know I curse the darkness. I have hope like never before. Darkness is not just about being in the dark. … Read more