Passion is an interesting and versatile word.  It is used to describe crimes committed in the heat and intensity of emotion — crimes of passion.  It is also used to describe our affection or strong feelings for anything from food to hobbies to strongly held personal opinions and beliefs.  We often hear people say “I’m […]

About 10 days ago, while lending a hand getting our facilities ready for our United Pastors Network gathering, I unfortunately fell from a ladder.  The result was a broken shoulder, a broken wrist, a broken thumb, a lacerated thumb and two badly bruised heels.  (Sorry to be so graphic, but I know a few of […]

One of the sure signs that winter is past and spring is present is the blossoming of trees.  The other day I noticed that several apple trees in our backyard finally got the message that the recent winter was history.  Overnight, and in one accord, all five of these trees burst forth with beautiful apple […]