What do you get when you combine money and friendship? Nothing. That’s right. You often lose both. As Lord Polonius opined to his son and daughter in Shakespeare’s Hamlet, “Neither a borrower nor a le...  Read More

Have you seen a good friend in action? Not only are they “friendly,” but they care! They follow up with a thoughtful text. Or remember to pray for you when you ask for it. They show up when you need t...  Read More

This is part of a series entitled, “When Double Is Trouble.”Espionage, suspense, and intrigue have always done well on television. Growing up, I remember watching actor Don Adams play Maxwell Smart in...  Read More

(This was published on January 19th, 2025, in the 2024 Annual Report Booklet). For thus says the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy:“I dwell in the high and holy place, with ...  Read More

The true story of St. Nick (or Santa Claus) is difficult to uncover. Like many accounts from antiquity, facts and legend have been inseparably mixed to produce an alloy that is impossible to break apa...  Read More

This part of a series entitled, "When Double Is Trouble."Wise and thoughtful gift-giving often requires research. A number of years ago, I was planning to give my son his first pocket knife, and I wan...  Read More

“Have you been a victim of workplace discrimination?” Over the years, I’ve heard this line in commercials offering legal services, partly because those lawyers are specialists in the area, and partly ...  Read More

This is part of a series entitled, “When Double Is Trouble.”A rather annoying radio commercial has been bouncing around in my head lately. A woman orders a “double shot, double cream, double froth, do...  Read More

What if I told you I had a supplement that would improve vision, promote heart health, enhance energy and alertness, and benefit overall mental health? And, what’s more, what if I added that it’s comp...  Read More

There are many ways to prepare a steak, but even the simplest recipes can be delicious. I like to let it soak in a marinade of lemon juice, olive oil, soy sauce and Montreal Steak Seasoning for a few ...  Read More

A key moment in evangelical history was taking place as I entered young adulthood. Though ecumenicism had been around for quite some time, and the pivotal document “Evangelicals and Catholics Together...  Read More

Worship can be misdirected, resulting in idolatry. It can be carried out foolishly, resulting in improper worship. But it can also be weighed down, inhibited by rituals and unnecessary traditions.Yes,...  Read More