Scripture: Galatians 4:16-17a (NRSV) “Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth? They make much of you, but for no good purpose;” The Apostle Paul is writing to the church at Galatia, which is one of the churches he planted. There is controversy over the...

Yesterday was my 59th birthday! I’m grateful to God to be alive. Neither my gratitude nor my joy can be tamped down—by any or all of that. Now, I understand, more than ever before, how short and precious life is. Younger people may hear that reflection, and it will...

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14 (NRSV) “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin.” Hebrews is like a new album that you listen to and, about halfway...