The Enemy

The Enemy

With the recent tragic events in Charlottesville, I have been asked that as a Pastor if I will take a stance against racism. So, here goes.  I’m against racism. Ok, let’s move on.  There’s a lot of confusion about what happened this past weekend (and...
THAT Guy

THAT Guy

You know him.  It’s THAT guy.  The one who pushes your every button.  While not intentionally hurting your feelings or making you mad, he just rubs you the wrong way.  This doesn’t happen every once in awhile…it’s every time you see him (or...
Look to the Good

Look to the Good

I look for the good.  It is more than not “hating”.  It is looking for the good or for God in all things.  I have a running joke when I’m coaching or watching sports and my team is getting completely blown out.  I say, “Well, you can’t...
When Jealousy Looks Good…

When Jealousy Looks Good…

We’ve seen it all before.  The star shoots to the top so very quickly.  It doesn’t matter who the star is, for what they excel (or simply are famous for), or how they got there, they are pushed to the front of the line of American (and worldwide)...
Stealing and Fueling

Stealing and Fueling

No, I’m not talking about extreme lawless measures taken during times of high gas prices and rationing.  Rather, who is stealing your love and fueling your hate?  What has happened to you in your past that has hindered your ability to love and pushed you to...
Hate

Hate

     There was a tragic story here in Pittsburgh in the last couple of weeks.  A man on his bicycle was viciously attacked with a knife, stabbed and cut.  He miraculously survived and spoke at a local church this past Sunday.  He said (from what I’ve been told. ...