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One of the greatest lies ever taught to us as children was coined in a cutesy rhyme that enabled generations of bullies: Sticks and stones may break my bones, but…

Over the years, I have been criticized by some fellow Christians for being critical of other fellow Christians. In the 1980s, it was the attempt of the Catholic leadership to…

Back on May 30th (a week after the Texas GOP suggested Bible reading in the public schools), the Texas Education Agency proposed adding Bible lessons into the public school curriculum.…

I remember September 12th. Much of the previous day is a blur – hearing the news on NPR – driving to Phoebe Berks for my monthly gathering with church members…

I came across comedian Taylor Thompson about 5 years ago after she had released her first comedy special, Quarter-Life Crisis. She had been doing comedy since she was 16 and…

In 1998, just before being called to Calvary in Reading, I was serving as interim pastor at a church in Pottstown, PA. I remember this sermon I preached, not because…

I was a high school senior when Billy Joel’s beautiful album, “52nd Street” came out. I have been a fan of his since before I attended his concert (my first)…

“The fatal shooting at Apalachee High School on September 4, 2024, was the 45th school shooting in the U.S. in 2024. The shooting, in which two 14-year-old students and two…

I have often bristled at the idea that this time in the church’s history is worse than any time before. In fact, with the exception of a brief blip between…

Breaking News: Faith formation in children is a combination of how the family lives, being taught in a religious institution, and being loved and nurtured! More to follow! This is…