Francis of Assisi (1182-1226) has captured the hearts and minds of millions of people over the centuries. He certainly is one of my favorite saints. Through the insights of such brilliant Franciscan theologians as Richard Rohr, Francis’ life, teachings, and example have impacted countless persons of all faiths. As a… Continue reading
(This is a sermon I preached around twenty-five years ago in the beloved Wabash Christian Church which I was privileged to serve for ten and a half years. We’ve all come a long way since then, but I still feel this sermon has a needed message for the present moment… Continue reading
James Russell Lowell wrote the following words: Once to every man and nation Comes the moment to decide, In the strife of truth and falsehood, For the good or evil side; Some great cause, some great decision, Offering each the bloom or blight, And the choice goes by forever ‘Twixt that darkness and that light. There was… Continue reading
(I wrote this article during the Lenten season of 1994. The heartbreaking truth is that the article’s message may be more relevant today than it was twenty-five years ago. I decided to share it exactly as I wrote it a quarter of a century ago. ) During this Lenten season… Continue reading
