Good morning, Ash Wednesday gets its name from the ancient custom of ashes smeared on the forehead and the words spoken which were first addressed to Adam, “Remember, dust you are and to dust you shall return.” It makes one stop and think about the brevity of life. It’s a stark and somber reminder that…
Good morning: “I just don’t know, Pastor. I just don’t know.” I often heard that sentiment from a dear fellow believer whom I visited in a nursing home years ago. He had lived a long, full life and was thankful for countless blessings from the Lord. But he had also experienced many ups and downs…
Good morning: Do you remember your first waking thought this morning? Was it how you were going to relax and enjoy a day off, a list of chores to catch up on around the house, a shopping trip? Our thoughts naturally gravitate toward ourselves and revolve around our ideas and plans. Those plans don’t always…
Good morning: Last fall I wanted to sell a car, and several prospective buyers came to see it. They looked at the color, inspected the paint for chips, and checked out the climate controls and entertainment system. Eventually, though, they all wanted to look under the hood. It’s something we ordinarily don’t see or even…