I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. (Jeremiah 31:33)
Last week, I reflected on what I called the Outrage Industrial Complex—our world that profits from keeping us divided, angry, and Read more
Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, to all the exiles whom I have sent into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: Build houses and live in them; plant gardens and eat what they produce…Seek the welfare Read more
20250827 – Wisdom and Learning at the Start of the School Year
Just walking around campus this past week, I could feel it: the unmistakable energy of a new school year. The hallways and sidewalks are buzzing, the classrooms Read more
If there has ever been someone who lived abundantly, it is Charley Pugsley III. Husband of 55 years, Father, Grandfather, Retired Colonel from a 26-year Air Force career, business owner, church leader…Charley poured himself into everything he did and Read more
When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. The more I called them, the more they went from me…(Hosea 11:1)
Today’s reading from the prophet Hosea gives me an opportunity Read more
A few months ago, our family visited the SAC Museum in Ashland. All of us were impressed by the planetarium and the sheer number of stars and galaxies within our universe. As I sat in the dark and watched Read more
I have a tree in my front yard that, for one day each fall is brilliant with orange leaves—and then they all fall off at the same time. I walked out on my porch yesterday morning to go to Read more
I, therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every Read more
Today, our celebration of All Saints, I’m going to tell you a story about a saint—a modern-day saint from Nebraska. His name is Fr. Hiram Kano, and in our church calendar the official day for remembering him was a Read more
