Such a sacred part of the Christian life of faith is prayer.  Jesus’ healing of blind Bartimaeus gives us another opportunity to look at prayer and how it can affect … Read More

Hi; I am Brother Martin Luther.  I am credited with starting the Lutheran Church.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  After much prayer and study; especially of the Psalms … Read More

A Broom to Clean the Church I have a son. He’s 19. Since he was young, he has always been involved in sports. He’s played baseball, basketball with his schools … Read More

HOW MIGHT I EARN ETERNAL LIFE? Jesus is headed to Jerusalem where he will save the world by allowing himself to be crucified between two thieves.  On the Cross he … Read More

ON BECOMING A PERSON Years ago, we went camping in Southern Ohio far from the lights of a major city.  After dark we were led by a ranger down a … Read More

LOOKING OUT FOR EACH OTHER I am involved in a ministry called Via de Cristo.  It helps people grow on their Christian faith journey starting with a weekend retreat and … Read More

THE KINGDOM OF GOD VS. THE WORLD While preaching from the gospel of Mark on Sunday, we have been studying the Gospel on Wednesday evenings.  Something I noticed this time … Read More

In earthly terms Jesus’ ministry was a huge success.  His preaching, teaching, and healing had attracted large crowds.  His reputation had spread even beyond Israel to the Gentiles.

JESUS KNOWLEDGE OF HIS CALLING GREW The story of the encounter of Jesus with the Syrophoenician woman reported in scripture has long challenged me.  It describes a Jesus unfamiliar to … Read More

BE QUICK TO HEAR, SLOW TO SPEAK, AND SLOW TO ANGER Pray with me:  May the words of my mouth; and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable in your … Read More