A spiritual leader should be an example in worldview, action, and conversation

We in America can easily take for granted the amazing blessings that we have. We worship in a beautiful church with heat and air conditioning, while sitting on pretty comfortable chairs. We have a sound system which allows you to hear when I talk, instead of me having to yell. We have a Live-Streaming…

We are to be faithful stewards of the mystery of God

Another Mother’s Day has rolled around. And as always, I am challenged to preach a message to group of people that I do not relate to. I am not a mom. I am not a woman. However, I know that being a mom is hard. I use the word “mom” loosely. I am speaking to those who are mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers.…

Our self-identity: Live at the Right Address, Wear the Right Clothes, Sing the Right Song

He is risen! He is risen indeed! Today is Resurrection Sunday. We are celebrating the fact that Jesus rose from the grave, his identity is proven, our salvation is real. Tomorrow is Monday. The holiday is over. Our daily life resumes, back to the grind. And unfortunately, too often the celebration dies.…