“When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you”…
Thinking of others around the world with John Lyon
I’m posting part of an email letter from my friend John Lyon, President of World Hope International. It reminds us all to keep in mind those in our world who have so…
Our manger scene has a history
Our outdoor manger scene is an integral part of our family Christmas celebration. JoAnne and I originally made it while pastoring at our first church in Bentley Creek PA. Our church was…
A child’s Christmas wonder is catching
It happened in the middle of the children’s program at church — the moment that crystalized the essence of the Christmas sermons I have been preparing. Little Parker, who is barely tall…
Houghton College Honored Again and Again
Kiplinger’s honors Houghton as a best value Houghton College has been recognized in many ways in the past for its combination of excellent academics and affordability. Recently it has achieved an additional…
Washington Hill UMC Thanksgiving Eve service
Washington Hill United Methodist Church Did I mention that I love old churches? If you have driven by the corner of routes 219 and 179 you have probably seen the old brick…
Reflections on car shopping today
Thanksgiving for my Buick In the spirit of Thanksgiving, today I am thankful first for the 7 years of good service that I have had from my 2005 Buick LeSabre. If memory…
We love Houghton College – Reflections on completing my term as trustee
Houghton is special JoAnne and I returned yesterday from the fall trustee board meeting at Houghton College. I have had the wonderful privilege of serving the Central New York District of the…
One small drainage project
Lots of projects One of the facts about our new parsonage home is that there were lots of small or not so small projects to be done. The house had been continuously…
Pleading for a solution to our government impasse
I have prayed publicly for two weeks that our government leaders would have the wisdom to solve the current political impasse and get our government functioning again. Tonight I read an excellent article…