PEACE BE WITH YOU/FRIEDE SEI MIT EUCH ….

(Romans 13: 1)Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what...

THE VIETNAM WAR: REFLECTIONS AND MEMORIES

This week’s broadcast on PBS TV stations of the documentary produced by Ken Burns and Kim Novick, The Vietnam War, reminded me of some thoughts I shared seven years ago after a visit to Washington, DC. I reprint them here: “Are you all right, Sir?” the woman...

BUILT ON THE ROCK

Matthew 16: 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” 14 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 “But what about...

Information or Transformation?

Ps. 119: 33: Teach me, Lord, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end 34 Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart. 35 Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight. 36 Turn my heart toward your...