As a Pastor, I have a deep desire to understand what is moving the hearts and minds of the people in my care. The Sunday after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, I took the opportunity to speak about what happened and how we as Christians need to respond. The murder was a horrible act of violence  that took a husband and father from his family. It has rightfully sparked a great deal of passionate discussion. Any response must be prayerfully considered, and as Christians, we m

Every July, we pause to celebrate our country's freedom, and it is worthy of our gratitude.  Our world is constantly seeking liberation...

Jesus is sitting next to you every moment of every day. In a world that constantly clamors for our attention, life seems to move...

Easter falls a bit later this year. I like that because it aligns more with all the physical evidence of spring's arrival. Just like the...

The Eagles have made it to the Superbowl. They are preparing to not just to play but to win. One of the players said, "we have to keep...

Happy New Year!  Are you hopeful as we enter 2025?  Maybe last year was a year of highlights or possibly a year of lowlights.  Just...

The election commercials, texts, and rallies seemed endless. The results are in, and how you feel one week later should not depend solely...

“We must never forget that the first part of the gospel is not ‘Accept Christ as Savior,’ but ‘God is there’” (Francis Schaeffer in The...

Originally published in 2013 at bible.org There is a wealth of biblical learning resources online taught by some of the most skilled...

Originally published in the Phila Inquirer 2/2007 While watching the President's state of the Union address last month, I became more...

There are certain undeniable combinations in life. Things that are better together than apart. Peanut butter and jelly, Simon & Garfunkel (for the over-50 crowd), and a Philly cheesesteak with cheese. Who would eat it without? You could think of many more, I am sure. For me, Thanksgiving, closely followed by Christmas, is a perfect reminder of two powerful characteristics that God wants developed in me. Contentment and gratitude are powerful together. Contentment is an inte

The two Sundays following the Charlottesville riots along with all its social and political fallout I felt the need to address it with...

A few years back a large denomination decided to ban the popular modern hymn “ In Christ Alone” due to its lyrics “on that cross, as...

Originally published in 2015 The loss of a loved one can shake your world to its core. Having lost my mother to cancer there is simply...

Originally posted June 2015 I’m not big on Christian catch phrases. “Hate the sin but love the sinner” is a perfect example of...

Well into two decades of Pastoral ministry, I have seen significant changes in how the church has functioned. I entered ministry just...

Originally published September 2018 There is a peculiar but powerful phrase found in the Old Testament book of Joel. “Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” Rend your heart and not your garments.” Joel 2:12-13 It was customary, even expected for an Israelite to tear their clothing as an expression of the grief, pain or remorse. When the people would listen to the message of a prophet and respond in repen