Monthly Archives: September 2009

Pentecost is a word from centuries of “church jargon” which point to the day on which the Holy Spirit was given to God’s followers.  Actually, the Holy Spirit has been “given” from time immemorial but people didn’t recognize It.  In … Continue reading →

Many people feel honest puzzlement over the healing miracles Jesus was described to have done in Christian scriptures.  The idea of his raising a child and man from the dead, and granting healing to people with sicknesses, seems truly miraculous, … Continue reading →

This Sunday, July 26, will be my last Sunday as pastor of Wayside Presbyterian Church in Hamburg, NY.  It comes with a sense of bitter-sweetness, but the sense of sweetness and thankfulness are dominant.  My 33 years here have been … Continue reading →

Most people in today’s world want to have a special relationship.  It seems to fill up a void of emptiness and boredom within.  People marry for this purpose, pick a career or job, buy the latest electronics and gadgets, seek … Continue reading →

Have you ever observed yourself in stress about all that needs to be done, or what you have done in the past which could have been done better, or better not done?  We all have.  I have lived and presently … Continue reading →

Do you often ever find yourself feeling quite guilty?  Guilty about not doing enough, not being good enough, not making enough, not big enough, tall enough, handsome enough, beautiful enough, etc. etc.?  Do you find yourself guilty over your past, … Continue reading →