In four different passages in the book of Isaiah, the prophet speaks of the Suffering Servant (42:1-4; 49:1-6; 50:4-9; 52:13– 53:12). We understand the Servant as a universal figure standing for...

Would I have given Jesus anything so costly? Have I ever given to Jesus so sacrificially? These are the questions I ponder when I read about Mary’s extravagance. She gives Jesus...

People around the world love sports. In fact, we might say that sports have become a religion to some, and the athletes who compete often are revered as gods. The apostle...

In the summer of 2017, my wife and I were blessed to walk in the footsteps of the apostle Paul as we journeyed through Greece. This special trip was made all...

One young man in my congregation is a particularly positive influence. He uses a wheelchair, and his engaging spirit and his smile are infectious. His attitude and demeanor have changed our...

For many decades, Reader’s Digest has featured a humor page entitled, “Laughter Is the Best Medicine.” Many readers turn to this page first as a source of inspiration, comfort, and healing....

In May of 2016 I received my compestella (certificate) for having walked the Camino de Santiago in Spain. This pilgrimage was the longest journey I had made on foot. It involved...

Some years ago a noted scholar from Harvard created a list of the three greatest poets in human history. Homer was there. And Shakespeare. The third was the prophet Isaiah. Isaiah...

Around this time of year, we see a lot of people wearing college gear in every color and with every school logo. When March Madness comes around, we see fans proudly...

When Jesus finishes telling the Parable of the Prodigal Son, we wonder what will happen next. What will the younger son do after the party is over? Will he wake up...