Last week, our Sunday evening discussion group read the passage of Matthew 13:53-58. There, Jesus is visiting his hometown. In just two v...

“Then Jesus said to the host, ‘When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or relatives, or your rich n...

This past October 27th was “Reformation Sunday,” the day that the church celebrates the anniversary of Martin Luther’s posting of ninety-...

Retrace your steps. Most every person knows this is the best way to find something that is lost. Return to the place where you know you h...

Boston likes to close their roads...often. Utility work, construction, festivals, or road races can all close a road to thru traffic. Sev...

The presence of space, or lack thereof, plays an important role in our lives. It could be physical space, emotional space, mental space, ...

“Because he’s a pastor,” he said motioning in my direction. I immediately felt the air go out of the room. Let me back up a minute. I sta...

“Who sent you to sit with me?” she scribbled on a scrap piece of paper. She slid the paper across the table to me where I was eating the...

We had a friend who once gave us a farmhouse table. It is a beautifully stained, hand-made, planked wooden table. Our friends were moving...

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to preach at the Brookline Church of Christ not far from our home in Boston. Since arriving, we ha...

For the last few months I’ve been busy working with new friends at the East Boston Playhouse. All of that hard work culminated this past w...

Back in October, we took the family apple picking. This is kind of a thing in New England. There are some great apple orchards in our are...

This past weekend, our family took advantage of the beautiful weather and the close proximity of historical locales all around to visit P...

So here we are…blogging in Boston! What a journey! It is a little surreal to finally have arrived after more than a year and a half of pr...

I grew up in an era long before GPS. When our family was to take a road trip of any length, you’d find me in the middle bench seat of our...

I’m privileged. I never worry where my next meal will come from. I may be worrying about my next meal, but that’s only because I like var...

I’ve been reading in Matthew 8 this week. These are the stories that follow Jesus’ greatest sermon. In fact, verse one of chapter eight r...

Last week we took our first week-long fundraising trip to spread the word for our (fast approaching) Boston adventure. It was so special ...

Well, friends, the news of “We’re moving to Boston next year!” has officially transitioned to “We’re moving to Boston THIS summer!” With...

A couple weeks ago I had the privilege of attending a storytelling event put on by a group called The Yarn in Little Rock. (Check them ou...