First person: A few thoughts on the Fourth of July

July 4, 2025

For the United States, the Fourth of July marks the significance of our national beginning.

First person: The cloud of witnesses surrounding us

June 23, 2025

One of the unique realities of my childhood is that I met six of my eight great-grandparents. This wasn’t unusual to me at the time, but today I realize what a remarkable gift it was.

First person: Reflecting on heaven

June 16, 2025

Is eternity just a never-ending church service? Should we really look forward to life after grave? Thankfully, the caricatures of heaven found in popular culture do not align with the biblical vision of eternal life. What can we expect?

First person: Sin is sin, right?

June 6, 2025

Should we really equate speeding on the highway with taking the life of another person? Is a stolen piece of bubblegum just as damning as the pilfered lifesavings taken from an elderly person?

First person: Preparing your heart to hear a good sermon

May 30, 2025

Preparing your heart to hear a good sermon is just as important as the pastor’s work to write it. Check out these practical steps to help enhance your Sunday morning experience at church.

First person: Learning from our graduates

May 15, 2025

One of the joys of pastoring is celebrating the milestone achievements of the people you serve and love. Over the previous few weeks, I have had the distinct joy of attending numerous graduations.

Opinion: The papacy and the Bible

April 30, 2025

In a matter of days, 135 eligible cardinals from around the world will gather in Rome for a papal conclave in order to choose the next pope for the Roman Catholic Church. Here’s a closer look.