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Abraham Lincoln often told a story about a young man who murdered both of his parents, then entered a plea for leniency on grounds that he was an orphan. The judge was having none of that, and he used a … Continue reading →

Every sales transaction requires both a buyer and a seller, whether buying a home, an automobile, or any other item. In any such transaction, both the buyer and the seller must agree on the price. What the seller asks reveals … Continue reading →

“Americans are some of the most stressed out people in the world.” That was the conclusion of the Gallup Global Emotions report and it probably does not surprise you. What might surprise you is that the report was published in … Continue reading →

Our Lord moaned, “It is finished” (John 19:30). With that last sad utterance, Jesus died. He was the Messiah, the “Redeemer of Israel.” He had been the One to walk on water, feed thousands physically and spiritually. He healed the … Continue reading →

Danylo Kovalenko was 22 years old when he swiped through a dating app and came across 19-year old Diana Haidukova. She messaged him first; his long blond hair and angular jaw reminded her of an anime character she liked. They … Continue reading →

A few years after I was born, my dad met a stranger who was new to our small town. From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer and soon invited him to live with our family. The stranger … Continue reading →

For children of all ages, the waiting game in on as they anxiously await the coming of Ole St. Nick on December 25. On Christmas eve, preparations are made as cookies and milk are left out around the tree. Kids … Continue reading →

Galileo, like many Renaissance artists, depended on the patronage of wealthy rulers to support his research. The problem was that his patrons often paid him in gifts rather than cash. In 1610, he came upon a new idea. When he … Continue reading →

Seventeen years. That’s how much time has passed since I preached my first “sermon.” I’ve still got a recording of it somewhere on a cassette tape. During my college years I preached for a rural congregation where a handful of … Continue reading →

Saul, the great persecutor of the early church, referred to the disciples of Jesus as “belonging to the Way” (Acts 9:1-2).  A few years later, while in Ephesus, the converted Paul, finds himself and other disciples, being spoken evil of … Continue reading →