Several years ago there was discussion on the floor of the Annual Conference regarding pastoral salaries and benefits. There is a minimum salary level for […]

 There was a child born to a young couple in the village, and everyone was so excited! According to tradition, the parents invited everyone to […]

 There really is nothing “magical” about the calendar turning from Dec. 31 to Jan. 1 – but any excuse we have to take stock of […]

Since there are four weeks of Advent, I thought it appropriate to reflect on what Jesus would want for Christmas for the entire season! I […]

Up until the 18th century gifts were not given at Christmas. Instead, the entire celebration was based upon feasts given by landowners to their workers to […]

  Someone told me recently that many people weren’t aware that there is more to our weekly newsletter than just the Pastor’s Article – they just […]

When we hear the word “desert” or “wilderness” in the scriptures, where was that?               One of the things that still continues to amaze me every […]

Why do Thanksgiving and Black Friday come so close together?                 Most legends say that “Black Friday” got its name because this is the time of […]

  If you want to know about a person, ask them this:      “What did you GIVE for Christmas?”     I started asking children this question years ago, […]

 Years ago, when Kim and I were traveling to the Holy Land, I noticed something strange about the way the plane was flying –               The […]