My husband and I recently returned from a long and fascinating cruise that eventually took us deep into the Amazon River. On multiple levels, the trip was eye-opening for me. I… read more

Below is my annual holiday advice column as the craziness of shopping, decorating, cooking, overeating and way too much family togetherness hit. One: Keep in mind that most… read more

Dear Thoughtful Pastor: I know this is a generalization but all generalizations have a basis in fact. When Obama was president, the conservatives in the country railed at anything … read more

Dear Thoughtful Pastor: I just read the story of Daniel in the lion’s den (which seemed more like a cage than a den with free access to gazelles and rabbits.) So God… read more

Dear Thoughtful Pastor: I am eighteen years old. Shouldn’t I be like experiencing life and learning new things and being awed by the world at this age? Instead, I feel beat… read more

In my past role as “mystery worshipper” for a newspaper column, I am offering a few pointers for an effective church website. The number one issue: Never, ever change… read more