THE IMAGE WE BEAR

Did you know that the fictional comic book character Superman was co-created by a Canadian named Joe Shuster? I didn’t. So I was quite surprised when Canada honored Superman with seven coins engraved with a message “75 years of Superman” in Superman’s native language,...

Tired And Burnt Out?

“Jesus was in the stern sleeping on a cushion.” – Mark 4:37 To say that my plate was full would have been an understatement. It was the early to mid 2000’s and my life was on the go, go, go, go! I was taking full time seminary courses every semester,...

LIKE A SHEPHERD

When people walk into my office for the first time, they immediately notice two things: A yellow coffee table and a framed drawing of a shepherd holding a sheep. While the yellow coffee table continues to remain a mystery, the drawing is something I bought at a garage...

FEEDING YOUR RIGHT DESIRES

How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you” (Psalm 119:9-11). An elderly First...