Monthly Archives: March 2013
Resurrection – Hype or Hope
In the garden store the other day I saw a display of Miracle Grow plant food with all sorts of pictures of large gorgeous blooms. I know of several medicines that are regularly described as “a miracle drug”. There are … Continue reading
Good Friday Meditation
In almost every Christian church I have ever been in or seen – there is a cross. Some are bare crosses – some are a crucifix – each telling the story of this day on which we commemorate Jesus … Continue reading
Going up to Jerusalem
When I was a kid I could not understand the derivation of the term “downtown”. There was no appreciable change in elevation in going from my neighborhood to what was then the commercial center of the city. But I find … Continue reading
Primary Objective
My father had a lot of humorous signs that decorated the prescription room and office of the drug store he owned. The signs changed from time to time. One has recently come back to mind. As best I recall it … Continue reading
On earth as in heaven
Nancy and I were asked to preach at the local Lenten series on the second phrase of the Lord’s prayer… Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven…” Here is text of that sermon… “Your kingdom come, … Continue reading