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Some forty years ago, when I lived in downtown Chicago, I wrote this reflection on my aquarium. It became a kind of parable with special significance in the Christmas season. A shorter version made its way into one of my books; here is the original. When I look out my downtown window I see a … Read more
We published no blog last month due to the untimely death of Joannie Barth, who coordinated my social media for 13 years. We are still bereft. This month, a pastor reflects on encounters with both the beginning and the end of life on the same day. My newest grandchild emerged from the darkness of the … Read more
A 365-Day Guided Journey Through God’s Word *** To be released Nov 11, 2025; Pre-Order discounts available NOW *** Discover the Bible As Never BeforeThe Bible may seem big and intimidating. What’s the best way to read it, and where should you even start? The Bible Revealed guides you chronologically through the Bible’s grand story, … Read more
Visitors to my Facebook page and website have proved that they love words. Here’s a test: Do you know what an eponym is? Homonyms are words with more than one meaning, such as rock, or fall. Synonyms mean nearly the same thing as another word, while antonyms mean the opposite. Acronyms combine the initial letters … Read more
I’ve been watching an argument play out on news channels and the Internet. Bono, the Irish singer who leads the rock band U2, has been appearing on talk shows and podcasts, urging Americans to restore some of the foreign aid projects that have been canceled. This stirred up memories of my visits to faith-based clinics and hospitals around the world…
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