

Keep Calm and Smile On
Christmas is fast approaching, and I’m sure many are feeling the stress of the times. Take a few minutes to relax and hopefully chuckle,...


Christmas Confession - and Hope
Time for a confession from your pastor. I’m a nerd. I love, LOVE Doctor Who. There was not a time during seminary when I was not...


Pondering Christmas
Before we moved to Wilmington my family lived in a small Connecticut town of about 24,000 people. It was a racially and economically...


Is there any room at the inn?
As I write this blog, we are currently underway preparing the still frigid sanctuary for Advent. While it was our hope to bring the heat...


Joyfully Waiting
Matthew 2:11: On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened...


The Rest of the Story
One of the most enjoyable presidential elections I experienced was in 1984. Dave and I were living in Italy. We got just enough current...


Symbols and Meaning
Have you ever wondered why I do something the way I do, or have you ever been to another church where they did something you were curious...


A Visit to Arlington National Cemetery
She was in the area and had some time to spare, so she decided to visit Arlington National Cemetery. She likes cemeteries. They're...


The Gift of Baptism
It is said that about 71% of our globe is covered with water. They say that about 60% of the human body is made up of water. It is no...


Customs and Traditions
What are your customs and traditions for the holidays that are coming up? Do you always dress up for Halloween? Do you always decorate...

