Devotional

About a month ago, I was asked to co-teach a four week class on the last book of the Bible, John's Revelation of Jesus. Basically, this is what is referred to as apocalyptic literature. It's one of several types of…

It seems like the birthdays just keep coming faster and faster. This time, it was Kristin's birthday, our oldest daughter. She turned 48 today and it seems like just yesterday that we were bringing her home from the hospital. Janet…

Earlier this week I read an article that absolutely took my breath away. From what I understand, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has apparently decided to produce a new Bible. In fact, it won't be a new translation - they…

There has been quite a backlash this week on social media over the "pathetic" lack of response to a biblical clue that was offered on the game show Jeopardy. Comments ranged from sheer outrage to things such as "it's a…

Last July, Janet and I both came down with Covid. Undoubtedly, I was the one who brought it into our home. It started innocently enough. Near Chicago, an obstetrician doctor friend, who I had been mentoring, died of a heart…

This past week, the news has been filled with information on the wildfires that are burning across Canada. According to the latest count, there are more than 440 fires that have consumed more than 10,000,000 acres of land - far…

Today, the Sunday after Pentecost, is traditionally referred to as Trinity Sunday. It is a special day in the liturgical calendar specifically devoted to the celebration of the Trinity - God the Father, Jesus the Son and the Holy Spirit!…

Yesterday, we had our windows cleaned for the summer. Janet and I used to do it but we have come to the place that we now would rather spend our time in other ways. In other words, it's too much…

This is a very solemn weekend. It is the weekend that we celebrate Memorial Day and the unofficial beginning of summer. It is the time that we honor servicemen and women who have given their all in defense of our…

I was going to title tonight's post "Sometimes, I Hate Worship!" But I thought that may be going a little overboard. And while I wanted to get your attention, I didn't want anyone to think that I had gone off…