The Generous Father

The Generous Father

To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click hereThere’s more than one way to sabotage a relationship with God.Jesus’ parable of the lost son (Luke 15:11-32) is the story of an irresponsible kid who utterly deep-sixes his connection with his father.He...
A Gift Freely Given

A Gift Freely Given

To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click hereKenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times called it “as much an experience we live through as a film we watch on screen.”He was referring to Saving Private Ryan, Steven Spielberg’s 1998 epic...
A Dandy Assignment

A Dandy Assignment

To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click hereDandelion season is once again upon us.There’s a lot to love about these ubiquitous “weeds,” which grow in abundance on every continent, including Antarctica.They’re beautiful. Their very name (from dent de...
Luther’s Stand

Luther’s Stand

To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Each day this Lent we’re looking at major “turning points” in Christian history – moments or seasons in which the story of God’s people took an important and often unexpected turn.  Luther’s StandWhat’s...
Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday

To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click hereMusic historians call it Stevie Wonder’s “classic period.”Pop music fans simply call it miraculous.During a four-year span (1972-1976), the Motown singer/composer, who had just turned 21, churned out five...