What is happening? That question pretty much sums up my social media feeds from last week until now. Ever since the events of January 6, where a mob of pro-Trump supporters infiltrated the Capitol in Washington, DC, our national psyche has been hyper-agitated. Some are worried. Others are angry. Everyone has someone to blame. Conspiracists … Continue reading
In 2008 I was asked to teach Art to elementary age students. Up until that time I had taught primarily middle and high school aged youth at a private Christian school in Maryland. The need arose and I accepted the challenge. How hard can it be? It was hard. Very, very hard. The curriculum was … Continue reading
“If my people, who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face, and turn…” -II Chronicles 7:14a “Turn your eyes upon Jesus.” -Helen H. Lemmel I have a love/hate relationship with America. Now before my patriotic friends pick up the torches and pitchforks, allow me to explain. I love our … Continue reading
Half of the country woke up this morning saying, “Great! Another four years!” The other half rolled out of bed, poured themselves a cup of sarcasm and said, “Great. Another four years.” Regardless how you voted, this one truth is certain: we are not a United States of America despite the soaring rhetoric from both … Continue reading
I love the Fourth of July holiday. Cookouts, pool parties and fireworks fill my memories as I think of past Independence Days. Yet over the last 3-4 years I have noticed a trend that is rising amongst many church leaders, and it seems to bubble to the surface every year around July 4th. There is … Continue reading
Oh Lord, how did we end up here? As I look around I see people who are hurting, angry, scared and indifferent. Pundits proclaim they have the answers. ‘More education! More money! More Government! Less Government! Less taxes! Less God!’ It’s enough to make my head spin. I hardly know where to turn, so I … Continue reading
The Pondering Preacher 