Background actors are crucial to major film productions. They are nameless, but important. Who are the background actors who make our lives as good as they are? Do we show gratitude?

Affirming faith in Jesus is difficult. It makes us counter-cultural in this world, but living that faith is beneficial to the world.

As children, we were taught good words and manners. Why do we tolerate less from our politicians?

Our congregation in Glen Rock, NJ is not helping with the Joy Hope Food Program in Nairobi, Kenya. This is the story of how God joined us together.

Our nation will soon be celebrating its 250th birthday. Where is the enthusiasm? I seem to remember more enthusiasm for our 200th birthday in 1976.

The police chief in Glen Rock recently retired. His career was a job well done. I wish that we all could do as well with our work.

I don’t celebrate Easter, but I do celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. Is there really a difference?

What happened in between Palm Sunday and Good Friday? Different groups wanted Jesus to conform to their desires. Things did not go well for Jesus.

Have we stopped listening to God instead, simply put our trust in weapons.

Our nation has a history of painting immigrant groups with broad brushes. In light of recent attacks on the the innocent by some Muslims, I hope that we do not condemn all Muslims.

My recent hospitalization gave me only a few minutes of joy. One of them was an encounter with a group of student nurses and their instructor.

During a recent illness I was forced to trust medical teams. I wonder if I am as trustworthy as they are? It is something for me to strive to be.

The Community Church of Glen Rock honored its scout troop at worship yesterday. It was a delight to welcome the troop members.

Another citizen was killed in Minneapolis. There is fear among civilians and ICE agents. What can we do to reduce the anxiety and prevent any more killings?

Should church services be cancelled for snow? Is what we do not so important that we should never cancel worship?

A tragedy happened this week when an ICE agent killed a citizen. How can we prevent such future tragedies?

I have struggled with health concerns during the past six months. My only wish for this new year is good health.

Sometimes it seems that this nation is constantly at war. Has this last resort become our first response?

Sometimes it is wonderful to be read to. I encourage everyone reading this to get to church for the Christmas holidays and have the story of Christmas read to them.

I enjoy watching Trading Places. In addition to the comedy, I enjoy the social commentary. If you could trade places with someone, would you rise or fall economically from the trade?

During Christmas, God proves that he will lower himself for incarnation. Is that the example that we should follow?