A few months ago, I blogged about how to Support Your Author Friends. One of the suggestions I mentioned was to review their books.My new Word Weaver friend, Elaine Marie Cooper, recently posted this entertaining article about How to Write a Helpful Book Review (or How to Keep an Author from Crying). She provides humorous and … Continue reading Writing book reviews
The privilege of proclamation: Reflections on 55 years of ministry
In August of [2013], Rev. Arthur Besteman gave up preaching. He’d hoped to continue until he was 85, the age at which his wife’s father retired, but he was 80 and felt that it was time. He still goes out on pastoral visits and conducts funerals. In fact, the same week he gave up regular … Continue reading The privilege of proclamation: Reflections on 55 years of ministry
Revisiting Psalm 57
Because I'm pressed for time this month as I try to prepare several speaking presentations, I'm posting a link to a previous meditation on Psalm 57 rather than writing an entirely new one. I wrote this post about "Lying Amid Lions" almost four years ago, but its scriptural truths are timeless.
Word & Deed ministry expands it borders and broadens its reach
Word & Deed has a holistic approach to child sponsorship that addresses the physical and spiritual needs of the entire family. But it is much more than a child sponsorship organization. It also promotes Christian education, orphan care, disaster relief and vocational training as it addresses the spiritual and physical needs of people in the … Continue reading Word & Deed ministry expands it borders and broadens its reach
In God We Trust, Psalm 56
Ever wonder where the phrase engraved on American coins comes from? Contrary to the prevailing national culture, money made in the United States still says: In God We Trust. Regardless of how many Americans actually put their trust in God, he cares for those who do. And despite the failure of many to acknowledge him, … Continue reading In God We Trust, Psalm 56
A murmuration of starlings
A lone starling appeared on our deck on Monday. He first perched on the flat board railing, his purple head gleaming in the sun. Then he flew to the snow-covered floor boards and stared at us with striking yellow-ringed eyes. We see lots of cardinals, juncos, finches, and other winter birds at our feeders. But … Continue reading A murmuration of starlings
Sand and stars
A tropical sandy beach tempts me more than ever as snow falls and winds rise. Another winter storm in this season's wearying series howls outside my window as I write. Doesn't this fine white sand look inviting? My feet once sank into that powder as I walked across this beach and waded into the warm, … Continue reading Sand and stars
The science guy debates the creation man
I was one of thousands who watched last evening's debate between Bill Nye, the Science Guy, and Ken Ham, the creation man.Nye wore a snazzy bow tie and a natty suit that looked tailored. Ham's suit and tie appeared to be off a department store rack. Nye's chiseled features contrasted with Ham's rugged Aussie visage. Nye was … Continue reading The science guy debates the creation man
New Associate Pastor ordained at Pompton Plains
On Friday, November 8, 2013, Roberto Rossi was ordained and installed as Associate Pastor at Pompton Plains Reformed Bible Church (PPRBC) in Pompton Plains, NJ. Rev. Rossi was born in New Haven, CT, but his family moved to the Chicago suburbs when he was very young. He grew up only ten minutes from Mid-America Reformed … Continue reading New Associate Pastor ordained at Pompton Plains
Betrayal, Psalm 55
We trust friends and family members to protect us and promote our best interest. But sometimes the people we trust betray us. The psalms pulse with prayers for deliverance from persecution. Usually this comes from "enemies" or "wicked" men. But Psalm 55 describes the trauma of betrayal. Like many other psalms, it begins with a … Continue reading Betrayal, Psalm 55
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