I ran into a pastor friend in a department store a few months ago on a Monday. Monday is a traditional day off for pastors. We had a good talk. Sometimes Mondays are refreshing for pastors. Sometimes they are difficult. He was up-beat and positive but I could tell he was a little discouraged with […]
Messiah
It’s November now. It is the month of Thanksgiving. Years ago while a student at Moody I sang with Moody Men’s Glee Club and the Oratorio Chorus. We presented Handel’s Messiah in late November just before we left for Thanksgiving weekend. It was without question a highlight of my life. Since then I have always […]
Unopened Gifts
Much of your joy in life depends on how you approach it.
Advice for Your Next Traffic Jam
I was in the king of all traffic jams a few weeks ago. We were traveling in two cars. We were in the lead car. We were zipping along right on schedule. We were headed for a speaking engagement and making a camping trip out of it. It was in South Haven so we were […]
Fouling the Hole
I don’t have too many successful fishing stories to tell but I have had a few evenings on the water with my boys that will be hard to forget. On a beautiful autumn day a few years ago we went with some friends to float the Muskegon River not far from our home. It was […]
The Week at the Character Inn (September 29-October 4)
At least for a while I am the Village Parson again, even while I am directing an urban-based ministry. Sunday morning and evening we drove out to the village of Byron to assume me new duties as regular pulpit supply until they get their new pastor. The church is a beautiful red brick colonial. My […]