This piece was written as a Lenten devotional for Park Minster Church in Toronto, Canada, Dr. Peter Holmes, pastor. Let me begin with a confession: I have an unfettered weakness for cheeseburgers, Reese’s Cups, and onion dip. Not served together. Usually. Most of the time, I can … Read More
This column was also featured as a nationally syndicated column with Gannett. You never know how a sermon will turn out, but I knew the one on December 20th was going to be … Read More
How do you hold on to hope in the midst of despair? To answer that question, you can read the seven trillion self-help books on Amazon, or you … Read More
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This piece is a sample chapter from my new book: Miracle on 31st Street: Christmas Cheer Every Day of the Year – Grinch to Gratitude in 26 Days! … Read More
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This column was also featured as a chapter in my award-winning book, “Miracle on 31st Street: Christmas Cheer Every Day of the Year — Grinch to Gratitude in 26 Days!” Some days, I just have an inordinate need for “grace.” And by “grace,” I mean … Read More
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This piece was also featured as a nationally syndicated column with Gannett Media I thought we all needed a reminded that joy can be found in all circumstances. You simply have to follow … Read More
This piece was delivered as a sermon at the history Madison Avenue Baptist Church on Sunday, November 8, 2020. It was also published by the Christian Citizen. The Friday after the election, when we still didn’t have a president-elect, I … Read More
This piece was also published as a nationally syndicated column with Gannett. I’m afraid that miracles have gotten a bad name. Part of the problem is a regrettable subset of my … Read More
This piece was also featured as one of my award-winning nationally syndicated columns for Gannett Media. I believe in the church of baseball. Okay, yeah, I’ve written two baseball-themed columns back to back. And yeah, I stole that opening line from the movie Bull Durham. However, I’m … Read More
This piece was also featured as a nationally syndicated column by Gannett. There are two ways to see life during times of trouble: pain or possibility. Don’t believe me? Then, … Read More