Category: Wisdom
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I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist
Reviewing a faith-building book. For those who consider themselves atheists or agnostics, “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist” by Norman L Geisler and Frank Turek, ©2004 unsettles comfortable dogma and cracks open the possibility that what you have argued against might be possible after all. For those who are believers, this is…
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You’re Not Finished Yet
Five Books for a Changed Life Pt. 4 and what a title! From the get-go this enjoyable devotional volume exudes the attitude, energy and faith of the author, Christine Caine. She is Greek by ethnicity and Aussie by country of origin. And she draws on both to add color and authenticity to her writing. For…
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Five Books for a Changed Life Pt. 3
Recent reads with insightful content and powerful personal impact Time to continue our series on life-changing books. Looking for suggestions as to what to read? This is the third post in my five-part series about some of the most impactful books that I have recently read. I’m passing along some suggestions for your reading list…
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Five Books for a Changed Life Pt. 2
What to read next! All of us are trying to scroll less and read more. But what to read? In this second post in my series about some of the most impactful books that I have recently read, I’m passing along some suggestions for your reading list or Christmas book-giving list. The books are of…
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Five Books for a Changed Life
Recent reads with insightful content and powerful personal impact In today’s world where we have so many choices, sometimes it’s good to have someone else help narrow the options. In that spirit, I’m passing along recommendations for your reading list or your Christmas book-giving from some of the most impactful books that I have recently…
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The Purpose of Lent
Did you ever wonder what is the purpose of Lent? Maybe, like me, you didn’t grow up with a Lenten emphasis. In the country Wesleyan Church of my childhood, I don’t remember the church routine changing until Palm Sunday. But over my years as a pastor I began to appreciate more and more the power…
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Easter Service at Copper Hill Church
Jesus’ Victory is Contagious was the theme Watch the service I was privileged to be asked along with my wife to speak at and lead the Easter celebration at Copper Hill church this past Sunday. Pulpit supply there has been week-to-week lately and it was great joy when supervising pastor Rev. Gene Ott called and…
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How to Choose a President
Good Character is Key With the first Republican candidate debate, the issues of presidential election politics became more pressing. Debate number two will intensify the voters’ dilemma. I know I am not alone when I say that I can hardly bring myself to properly prepare as a citizen because of the contentious and disappointing nature…
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Why go to Church
Thought for a Sunday People-watching statisticians are telling us that more people are choosing to do other things on Sunday morning besides go to church. There are lots of choices from a trip to the beach to the ever-expanding Sunday sports schedule. But even among those who still prioritize a worship experience on the weekend,…
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Why have a 4th of July church service?
Celebrating the Fourth of July in the traditional way with patriotic hymns and maybe even the Pledge of Allegiance might raise questions these days. Is it too secular? Maybe even partisan? Or just distracting? I have always felt very positive about a traditional Fourth of July service. I even find them inspiring. First, a Fourth…