What is the greatest gift you have ever received at Christmas? Maybe it was a special gift you received as a child. Maybe it was...

I wrote this poem while deer hunting and meditating on Matthew 6:25-34. Jesus was a master of illustrations and used the observation of...

When the cares of my heart overwhelm I sing to The Rock of my salvation When my feelings lay hold of the helm I cling to Christ who sees...

Believe it or not, five months into WWI, there was a momentary truce between German and British troops.

Why the pain and suffering? Why the hurt and heartache? Wishful dreams that all is well Reality rings it's dismal bell Look around Broken...

It wasn’t long ago my son and I were watching the Star Wars movie “Han Solo” and I was struck by something: I never realized how Han...

Distractions distractions We celebrate Christmas Distractions distractions Emmanuel, God with us?? Too busy to stop and worship with...

In highest heights or deepest depths God, you find me In blackest night and fiercest fight God, remind me In brightest day or clearest...

Lead me oh God and shepherd my soul I will not trust in my heart Lead me oh God I give you control I will not run or depart My God is the...

December 7, 1941 truly is “a date which will live in infamy,” as President Roosevelt said seventy-seven years ago. As most of the world...

This morning my son woke up earlier than usual. Stumbling into our room half asleep saying, “Is it morning yet?” With it being a little...

Pastor John wrote this Christmas article for the New Prague Times in 2017.