There are endless poundings on the door of my life. Maybe you can relate to that. There are people to listen to and care for. There are tasks to be completed and attended to. There are conversations to be had, checks to sign, reports to complete, and family to visit. All of these things are …
You Can’t Take It With You…Can You?
Human beings, despite their wealth, do not endure; They are like the beasts that perish. Do not be overawed when others grow rich, When the splendor of their houses increases; For they will take nothing with them when they die, Their splendor will not descend with them Psalm 49:12, 16-17 The Sons of Korah, who …
Who is at the Center?
He must become greater; I must become less. - John 3:30 Not too long, I was giving a message about growing beyond ourselves by having Jesus at the center of our lives. John the Baptist has always been a striking example to me of what it means to have Jesus at the center and to …
First Week of Lent
This past week, we have entered the season of the church year known as Lent. Lent is more than a worn-out old tradition of the church, but a way to enter more deeply into Jesus’ death on the Cross in order that we might enter more fully into the joys of Jesus’ resurrection. During this …
The Pursuit of Happiness?…or the Good Life?
"What ever happened to the pursuit of happiness?" asks a recent Starbucks ad for the mint mocha frappuccino. Not too long ago, I was out of town with my family, visiting some extended family. They live in a small town that has been overtaken by big city dwellers seeking a personal pleasure island. After seeing …
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Matthew Erickson 