Podcast Episodes

Called by Name

Zacchaeus, despised as a chief tax collector, seeks Jesus

in a crowd. Jesus calls him by name and desires to visit his house. Zacchaeus receives Him …

1 year ago

God’s Care and Comfort

My client, John, a forty-year-old drug dealer, was also a heavy drug user suffering from Aids (due to his heavy drug use), diabetes, and many other …

1 year ago

Unexpected

Sharing compassion doesn’t always go the way we hope. I secured a brand-new, subsidized, apartment for a homeless young man. In the end, he declined…

1 year ago

Invitations for Supper & More

My neighbors were gifts to me. All newcomers to the area, we shared information about restaurants and shopping. Morning walks and conversations enri…

1 year ago

Pouring Blessing

The farming community where we used to live was prone to drought. Throughout each growing season, our church prayed frequently for rain. During one …

1 year ago

Seeds Of Compassion

Abby was special, she loved people unconditionally. She taught me how to love also. Although I wouldn’t jump up and lick a person’s nose, Abby got a…

1 year ago

Grace Through Congregations

Aquila and Priscilla were husband and wife who became prominent co-workers with the apostle Paul. Like Paul, they were tent makers by trade, fellow …

1 year ago

Love: God’s Language

The Five Love Languages, a book by Gary Chapman, was a new way to think about ourselves and others. God, who is love, teaches us to speak this langu…

1 year ago

Blessed are the Caregivers

As I loaded my groceries onto the conveyor, the checkout girl greeted me with the prescribed welcome, “Did you find everything today?” Something abo…

1 year ago

Lend an Ear

What we need in our world is an army of listeners to help combat loneliness. As I learn about spiritual guidance and pastoral care, listening has ta…

1 year ago