3:16-ish Since this article is being published in our March 16 bulletin, I thought I’d share something kind of interesting (at least it is to me) about the Bible. Many years ago, I noticed that a lot of the verses revealing something key about who God is can be found at/around chapter three, verse sixteen-ish. … Continued

THE BEST LENTEN PENANCE What are you giving up this year for Lent? In previous years I’ve denied myself ice cream, chocolate, coffee… the “usual.” This year, I’m feeling that it’s time for a real challenge. How about giving up smack-talk, even when people deserve it? How about giving up being impatient with idiot drivers? … Continued

SurRENDer Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the Lord, your God (Joel 2:13). With Lent beginning a bit later than what seems usual this year, I feel like the Lord has been providing me with  lots of time to “prepare.”  Not just in terms of our parish offerings this Lenten season, which … Continued