Why is my attention so frequently drawn to people who don’t (or won’t) sing in church?  When I was a pastor—and now anytime I lead

It follows the same basic plotline of all sport films. The athlete works to overcome a seemingly impossible obstacle, and the audience cheers him/her/them/the team

Many years ago I served on an ecumenical board with a rich devotional practice at the first session of each board meeting: One board member

I have started counting hairs. I noticed three in the shower this morning. They came away as I shampooed my recently shortened hair. A few

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While the world tells us that Christmas has passed, the liturgical calendar reminds us that Christmas is just beginning. We should feel no pressure to

The State of Minnesota wants a half-section of land in Murray County to become once again what it was 200 years ago, when only Dakota

Dear Reader, Merry Christmas! As you awake this morning (or read this at a later time), I hope the Gloria of the heavenly hosts is