Pilate proposes a choice One of the illuminating side stories of the passion of Jesus is the mini drama of the choice that Pilate proposes to the people of the crowd…
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My journey
How to honor Jesus at Easter
Business as usual not an option What will you do to honor Jesus this Easter? Let’s be creative and look past traditional habits and token self-denials. Are there other practical answers to…
How to Observe Lent
People always wonder, “What should I do to observe Lent?” Here are three excellent suggestions I have printed in my bulletin for Ash Wednesday for the last two years. They are strongly…
Real faith Involves discipline
A gem from my favorite devotional One of my favorite devotional books is a little volume titled, “A Guide to Prayer for Ministers and Other Servants” by Ruben P. Job and Norman…
Houghton Magazine hits a home run
Since I am an alumnus of four different colleges, I receive more than my share of college magazines. Usually they are marginally useful, just a vehicle for touching base with good memories,…
Reflection on Super Bowl Advertising
Is everyone a preacher? I was going to write a typical article rating Super Bowl advertising again this year. I watched the game especially for that purpose. But as I watched the…
Thoughts and Insights for Prospective Students
On a news site I use, I saw an article by Arizona State University Online. The headline for the accompanying picture read, “Checklist for Student Success” and the article’s long title was…
A new theme prods reflection on the role of change
Change creates opportunity for progress I’m starting the New Year with a new blog theme (Twenty Seventeen). I really liked the old one (My Life), especially its three column format, so I…
Tips for Countering Depression
Contrary to popular opinion, the end of the year holidays are a very difficult time for many people. Depression is often worse then. Winter is coming on; other people seem…
Both historical knowledge and spiritual experience are needed for faith
We need both personal spiritual experience and knowledge of the Bible About a week ago I was very impressed by a quote that I found in my devotional book. The focus for…