Local churches should be colleagues, not competitors, in caring for the Lord’s sheep.

One of the messages of Christmas is God’s invitation for all to “come and see.”

We can ill afford to put God in a box of our making.

We’re wise to make plans ahead of time since death comes to all.

All Christians are called to minister, not just vocational ministers.

Spiritual disciplines should be meticulously planned, but can often be spontaneous.

Humor is a healthy and healing gift, even in times of loss.

Electronic projection and other innovations help the church communicate the gospel in new ways.

Life is all too short. We must redeem the time and invest it in God and people.

Sometimes we make mistakes when trying to be innovative.

Scripture exhorts us to speak words of encouragement, and to live them.

Life is lived in a hurry, but sometimes we need to slow it down.

Perseverance in ministry remains a significant Christian virtue.

The Bible exhorts us, “Be ye kind to one another.”

God promises not to abandon us in our pain.

Anger is normal and natural, but we need God’s help to control it.

“In the Spirit” on the Lord’s Day means I must let the Spirit fill me.

Many funerals feature less-than-customary music.

“Ghosting” the family of faith is never the best way.

Only one life, ‘twill soon be past; Only what’s done for Christ will last.