'Was blind but now I see'
I have always loved the hymn "Amazing Grace," with its poetic acclaim for the goodness of God and the unmerited transforming power of grace. The fourth line of that hymn has been on my mind this week. ...
Fasting and abstinence
Over the last 50 years, a number of interesting scientific studies have demonstrated that the capacity to exercise control over desires is a key element to living in a physically and emotionally healthy ...
Jesus is Lord
Who among us would disagree? This truth is central to our lives as Christian disciples. I wonder, though, if this truth is so obvious that we sometimes forget the profound consequences of proclaiming ...
Presidents Day
On Monday, our nation will observe George Washington's Birthday, commonly known as Presidents Day. It is a day to honor the foundational example of the first president as well as the contributions ...
Why are there four Gospels?
When I was in high school, my Protestant grandfather gave me his copy of the "Dartmouth Bible." This translation had a very unusual feature -- it combined elements of the four Gospels into a single unified ...
A prayer for the Commonwealth
Last week, I offered the invocation for the special joint session of the Massachusetts Legislature and the "State of the Commonwealth" address by Gov. Healy. The Governor invited me to offer the prayer, ...
The gift of the Psalms
Have you ever felt joy or sorrow, confusion or elation, regret or hope, terror or trust? Are you selfish and giving, a sinner and a saint, foolish and wise? If you have been or felt any or all of these, ...
