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January 2025 Words matter.  What we say shapes our most intimate relationships with spouses, children and friends as well as our broader...

I am a sailing wannabe.  While growing up near Candlewood Lake (CT) and the Long Island Sound, I experienced the challenge of sailing a...

Years ago, while reading through the Old Testament Book of Genesis, I was struck by the phrase “Enoch walked with God…” (Genesis 5:24). ...

Are you a ‘wise’ person?  I’m not asking about your IQ, your graduate degrees or corporate title.  Are you someone who ‘does life’ well? ...

While growing up, my daughter, Kara, was quite competent in doing whatever she set her mind to.  However, there were moments when she got...

Last Sunday, I preached a sermon that began with the question, “Who are you trying to please?” I think we have three choices: I...

You’ve probably heard the maxim, “When the Lord closes a door somewhere He opens a window.” Julie Andrews, as the young woman, Maria, in...

These are challenging and scary times. We grieve the devastation of Ukraine—so many lives shattered by death and displacement—and we...

I love watching the Olympics. I am drawn into watching the competitions—captivated by the effort, resilience, and performance of elite...