The scene is a courtroom. When we go into court, it is fairly relaxed. We are talking with each other, settling into our chairs. Then the judge comes in. When he does, everything changes. The …
Jury duty–The notice and the voice.
The Notice! Last month I received that paper in the mail we all dread—a summons for jury duty. As a minister, counselor and former police chaplain I have never looked good to attorneys before, so I …
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Homosexual Love
This week a federal district court in California struck town the ballot measure passed by the voters defining marriage as between a man and a woman. In effect, pending appeal, it legalized homosexual …
What footprint are you leaving?
A few weeks ago we had the joy of all three of our kids, their spouses, and all eight grandkids being together for a few days. One of those days we went to a park and there was a statue of an old …
Why I’m not a proud American.
Yesterday was the 4th of July, a day Americans celebrate with food, fireworks and other things. Every year I find myself feeling out of place, and out of sync with most of those around me who …
You never know…
One of the most amazing and humbling experiences I have as a minister is when I see what God does with what I do--even when I don't know I did it, or how important it was to people.Years ago I was …