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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.”
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Six Little Words
During the Pandemic, we were all confronted with many challenges, including reimagining the classroom. While some students adapted well, others did not. In that connection, I know there are parents
What Have We Got?
Comedian, film, and television star Groucho Marx, famous for his quick wit, once said, “I’m not crazy about reality, but it’s still the only place to get a decent meal.”
The Ultimate Gift
In today’s Gospel Lesson, Jesus returns to Nazareth, His childhood home, for the first time since His public ministry began. His reputation has preceded Him. His fellow villagers have heard
Children’s Sunday Sermons June 2021
Children’s Sunday Sermon June 6, 2021 Good morning boys and girls! In today’s Lesson we read that on the night before His crucifixion, as He and the disciples were gathered
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The Certainty of Uncertainty
Our present age lacks a proper sense of reverence for the awesome mystery of life. Humankind, it is said, has lost the capacity to dwell on the wondrous mystery of
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