Podcast Episodes

All In

Football tailgating is an “all in” stadium activity. Arrive early with the cooler, the grill, and the food. Hours later, the game begins.

On Memoria…

2 years, 4 months ago

God's Temple

The month of May reminds me of confirmation: that special rite in which one publicly confesses the faith into which many of us were baptized as infa…

2 years, 4 months ago

Who Wants to be a Servant?

Who chooses to be a servant? Why would a person make such a choice? The world looks much more favorably upon people who are the opposite of servants…

2 years, 4 months ago

About Your Diet

Rich foods? Eating what you like? And throw in no charge! Just add a barrel of anti-acids for when reality settles in.

Isaiah’s invitation wasn’t li…

2 years, 4 months ago

Physical Pain

Recently my wife had surgery to remove a tumor that was compressing her spine. She had already experienced hip replacement and reverse shoulder surg…

2 years, 4 months ago

Yeah, But...

All the children were sitting on the chancel steps as our pastor led a special message for them. He attempted to communicate his thoughts, but one y…

2 years, 4 months ago

Bumpy Road

Life is never going to be smooth sailing with everyone getting along. Ever since sin entered the world, what was once a wonderful, peaceful, beautif…

2 years, 4 months ago

Deep Listening

I sat quietly and marveled at her “soft” skills. Chris was the ideal nursing home visitor. Her calm, attentive, listening reflected honest empathy. …

2 years, 4 months ago

The Half-Known God

When I was a seminary student, a professor published a book about the Holy Spirit entitled, The Half-Known God. A recent survey revealed that althou…

2 years, 4 months ago

Sharing the Faith

For years, Sarah, a stranger, brought items for our annual church rummage sale. Then, three years ago, she offered to help with the sale. We welcome…

2 years, 4 months ago