Category Archives: Faith

A father’s love

Posted on April 22, 2018 by

In a question and answer session with children this week, Pope Francis was addressed by a little boy overcome with emotion. Francis beckoned the child forward, and on camera and in public, listened to the child’s story privately. Follow the … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, in the news, Uncategorized | Tagged | 1 Comment

Hope – finding abundance in lacking

Posted on April 10, 2018 by

First Mennonite Church, Richmond, Va., has conducted a bread service the Sunday after Easter for 20 years. Five breads representing five themes are paired with five hymns. I shared this message. Tumeric Bread: Hope Mark 6:34-43 34 As he went ashore, … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Scripture, Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

March for Our Lives – Williamsburg, Virginia, Part 2

Posted on April 3, 2018 by
Posted in culture, Faith, Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

The power of positive thinking. Really.

Posted on February 19, 2018 by

Positive thinking seldom cures debilitating diseases. All the prayers in the world won’t regrow an amputated limb. But how you respond to situations lays the foundation for future situations. Scripture says the rain falls on the just and the unjust. … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, Faith, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Cultural Christians ~ when Christianity isn’t Christianity

Posted on February 11, 2018 by

A prominent voice in mainstream media is Cultural Christians who care more about the culture than they do about actually following the teachings of Jesus. You know who they are — sycophant, sympathetic apologists for sexist, racist bigots and patriarchal … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, Faith, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

“Jesus wouldn’t help people in need?” What Jesus are you talking about?

Posted on January 27, 2018 by

I recently saw a comment online that said Jesus wouldn’t help people in need – that he would help people to help themselves. Just another example of the damage some so-called, self-described Christians do in the name of Jesus — … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Scripture, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Being intentional and being still

Posted on January 13, 2018 by

We have a handmade pottery pitcher we use to water plants and add water to the fish tanks or the dog’s bowl. The unique triangle spout design allows for a steady yet controlled flow of water. But we have to … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Scripture, Uncategorized | Tagged , | 2 Comments