A Rank Moment

I was asked to write an article for our local newspaper. This is what was on my heart at the time. Though it is directed at the town of Winchester (KY), it applies to any community we find ourselves living in. I pray this blesses. Peace Within Our Community Jesus said and did so many things...

At 52 years old, I don't see myself as old, but I am old enough to have witnessed enough cultural trends to know that patterns come out of them. Whatever is considered “normal” today, will be built upon and become an exception for a time, but eventually the exception will become the new normal...

As we round third and head toward the fall feasts, many of us are beginning to make preparations to take part in these most holy days. Like so many things in the Tanach (OT), there are many misconceptions pertaining to exactly what the feasts are. Who are they for? What do they point to? Aren’t...

If you have been in the military you’ve probably heard the phrase, “Hurry up and wait.” Generally, this is the source of much frustration with much rushing around to get everything done quickly so that you can sit around for hours bored to tears. Having served in the U.S. Army (1984-1986) I...

Our western culture is polarized. We are generally raised to see two possible answers to any question, one of them being correct and other being incorrect. We are then trained to choose and in doing so we are pitted against one another when somebody makes a choice that opposes our own. In...