Our world is broken. Our nation is divided. How can we find healing? We must look to Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Irrespective of what people believe about him we can learn from him. The evil, hate and segregation that infects
The First Time
George Foreman is a former American professional boxer who competed from 1969 to 1977, and from 1987 to 1997. Nicknamed “Big George”, he is a two-time world heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist. Outside the sport he is an
The Healing Power of Preaching
Saint Francis of Assisi, was an Italian Roman Catholic friar, deacon and preacher. Francis is one of the most venerated religious figures in history. He articulates one of my favorite quotes, regarding preaching: “It is no use walking anywhere to preach
WHY ATTEND CHURCH?
You’ve heard me recall aloud how my preaching professor, William Muehl, urged us seminarians “to preach as though everyone there almost didn’t show up on that Sunday.” His charge was less about that phantom “relevance.” He was more about
Holy Spirit Move
Every Sunday, at The First Congregational Church of Darien, the Holy Spirit is moving in new and energetic ways. Pastor Dale and I, through prayer, are constantly asking the question: “Lord, what is the next move for YOUR church?” As you may
TWO BIG THINGS
Two key items in our life: I want to announce the expansion of our Church School Director into a broader Director of Christian Education. I also want to update our summer conversations about our FCC, Darien becoming a Full