The Fellowship of the Red Bandanna

As stories began to emerge from the survivors of this South tower of the World Trade Center, several mentioned a mysterious young man who stepped out of the smoke and horror to lead them to safety. They did not know who this man was who saved their lives, but this...

Gifting plus talent plus passion….

In our own lives, and in the life of our church, we must all sooner or later face the question: Where should I best focus my time, energy, and giftings? At any one time there are a myriad of options out there. Indeed, there are hundreds of good options out there....

Avoiding Treason…

In 1775 Benedict Arnold was a superstar among the Revolutionary Army. He was, in fact, assigned to command West Point. Yet during the course of a few short years, he lost his way, he lost his loyalty, and he lost his principles. Benedict Arnold became a traitor- in...

Discipleship: Then and Now

There was once a young man in old Vienna named Rudolph. He determined one day to write a symphony; he set to work and labored hard; he wrote it and rewrote it. Then he called in some friends and went over it with them; they were loud in their praises. They said: “It’s...

Sharing our Struggles

It is estimated that only 41% of individuals who suffer with a mental health related issue in any given year actually seek help from a mental health professional. There are many reasons for such a low percentage of people seeking treatment, ranging from inadequate...