Tuesday night was one of those cool, clear, September-in-Ohio evenings that followed a beautiful mid-70’s day. I took Calvin for a walk with my 12-year-old daughter Annie, and asked her some questions…
If we don’t, they will
September 30, 2021
From the Vault
Come and Pray
August 26, 2021
“For we Christians look upon him as a man who is in embryo; for he is in being, like the fruit in blossom, and in a little time would have been a…
Fame or Faithful Fruitfulness?
August 4, 2021
In 2009 I was at a crossroads of sorts. I had been the pastor of NAPC for five years and was graciously given a three month sabbatical. This gave me the time…
The Good Ole’ US of A
July 1, 2021
Washington as he crosses a different river than the one I describe below. Sometimes the best thing you can do is live to fight another day. On August 29th, 1776, General Washington’s…
In Praise of Limitations and Boundaries
May 20, 2021
We are creatures, not Creators. Sure, we can make interesting and helpful things out of already existing raw materials like phones, beer and air conditioning (we shouldn’t forget where the talent, brains…
Teach them Diligently and Pray Hard
April 22, 2021
Last weekend I traveled to Pinehurst, NC to play three rounds of golf with my dad, brother and son. It was a poorly played (but competitive because the poor play was consistent),…