Experiencing the Abiding Presence John 15:1-8 In 1934, Admiral Richard E. Byrd was exploring the area near the South Pole. He decided that an advance weather base should be established farther south than the exploration center, which they called Little America. The original plan was to have three men at this new weather base, but … More Experiencing the Abiding Presence – Easter 5

 What is God Like John 10:11-18 One of the most pressing questions that people ask in this life is “Does God exist? And in the next breath they ask “What is God like?” The Christian answer to that is “Look at Jesus!” What God is Jesus is. God is met in Jesus. When you see … More What is God Like – Easter 4

BEYOND NORMAL Luke 24:36b-48 William H. Willemon of Duke University tells the story of a male physics professor appearing before his physics class wearing a red dress, with matching red shoes, hat and purse. He proceeded to lecture the students on some principle of physics for forty-five minutes while the stunned class sat there, dutifully … More Beyond Normal – Easter 3

BELIEVING WHEN YOU DON’T SEE John 20:19-31 Reading this Gospel I was struck by the statement of Jesus after he had invited Thomas to place his hands in his wounds, and after Thomas has declared, “My Lord, and my God”. Jesus says to him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those … More Believing When You Do Not See – Easter 2