Not Just My opinion
In one of his novels, E.M. Forster gives us an unusual interpretation of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. In rather frightening terms, he describes how the music gives one the eerie feeling …
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That’s What Gets Results!
Mark Twain, known as one of the nation’s “greatest humorists and the father of American literature,” would often use his quick wit to pick at the societal values of his …
Step In. The Water’s Fine!
Legend has it that back in the time of Jesus, a young divinity student went to the second most famous Rabbi in Jerusalem with a problem. He tells him that …
Keep Your Eyes Open!
From time to time, as Christians, we are compelled to face a fundamental question: What is the Christian Faith all about? How are we to receive this gift of Grace …
Never Lost in Translation
Learning a new language can be a rich, rewarding – even unexpectedly delightful journey. Sometimes a word that is new to us may sound so beautiful you’ll want to hear …
What’s Under the Varnish?
In 2019, a famous portrait of 18th-century French chemist Antoine Lavoisier and his wife, Marie Anne, was sent to the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s conservation lab. The job at hand …
The Ultimate Payoff
Like people, prayer comes in all shapes and sizes. At one end of the spectrum, we delight in the innocence of the little girl overheard adding a postscript to her …
Children’s Sunday Sermons October 2021
Children’s Sunday Sermon October 3, 2021 Good morning boys and girls! Today I want you to listen to a little prayer a young person has written: Dear God, So far …
Children’s Sunday Sermons September 2021
Children’s Sunday Sermon September 5, 2021 Good morning boys and girls. Have you heard the joke about the elderly man who went to the doctor for a complete physical? After …
Frenemies?
The term “Frenemy” is a combination of the words friend and enemy used to describe a person with whom one is friendly, despite a fundamental dislike or rivalry. It may …
Where is the Love?
Upon their return to planet earth, the reactions of business magnate Richard Branson and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos were reminiscent of Apollo 9 Astronaut Rusty Schweickart. After his return to …
Going Around in Circles?
In a parable of life, a man is rowing his boat on a lake. Inscribed on one oar is the word “Faith.” On the other oar is the word “Works.” …
Welcome Back!
Student parking spaces were extremely scarce at a large University. As a result, anyone who parked illegally received a ticket. The student who topped the list of violators one year …
Multiply Your Love!
Seeking attention, a religious snob, who liked to appear full of virtue, once said to Mark Twain, “Before I die, to honor my religious traditions, I’m going to make a …
Pursued By Mercy
He was known as a mean old man. Resentful! Bitter! Someone said that his bitterness was justified. His beloved wife died, giving birth to their one child. The child died …
If Not You, Who?
Several years ago, “Time” magazine ran a cover story entitled “Modern Saints.” And there were several impressive things about the persons described in the article. The most obvious, of course, …
Into Your Heart
Despite his ongoing business success, a man was unhappy with the way his life was going. Consequently, he consulted a pious monk for advice. “I’m never satisfied! I feel empty …
Come to the Table!
Of all the ways that God feeds us, there is one unique, supremely valuable, and incredibly nourishing way: through His presence in the living Christ. God wants us to understand …
Children’s Sunday Sermons July 2021
Children’s Sunday Sermon July 4, 2021 Good morning boys and girls! We have read in our Bibles many times about the miracles that Jesus performed. Did you know that one …
The Biggest Fool
An ancient king presented his court jester with a beautiful wand. “I give you this trophy,” said the king, “to symbolize your status as the greatest fool in my kingdom. …