With a couple of dairy operations closing in our community, sheep now outnumber cows in the pastures in our rural neighborhood. These flocks can help in understanding Scripture passages such as the Gospel for next week.  … More Knowing the Good Shepherd’s Voice

There are a handful of “truisms” that are shared from generation to generation. One is this: If something is too good to be true, then it’s probably not true. I can see where some people might wonder if this truism applies to Jesus’ resurrection.  … More Proof of Life

To their amazement, finding the stone rolled away was the second greatest miracle the women experienced that morning. … More The Miracle of Easter

If only we could know Jesus’ thoughts when his disciples asked him about preparing for the Passover.  … More The Passover Lamb

It is fitting that the Old Testament reading for Palm Sunday comes from Zechariah, since Zechariah has the most messianic prophesies of the minor prophets. Prophesies are vital for our faith.  … More The Power of Prophecies

Because society promotes happiness as an expectation and norm, we can get the impression that suffering is always a negative. As Christians, there are times when suffering is a blessing.  … More Good Suffering

It’s amazing. Almost two millennia have passed since the Apostle Paul was inspired by God to record these words. Yet these words remain as searingly insightful today as when they were first written.  … More Worldly Wisdom Verses God’s Wisom

is is a bold statement that would be debated in many circles, but I’m still going to make it. The questions Jesus asks in the Mark 8:27 are the most important question ever asked.  … More The Most Important Questions Ever Asked

However, mindfulness is also limited. It is focused totally on the self. We must control our own bodies and minds. Prayer, by contrast, is focused on God. Prayer engages God, who can comfort and calm us in ways that go beyond what we can do for ourselves. … More Prayer or “Mindfulness”?