Feeling Loved?
When have you recently felt the love and caring of your church?
Continue reading →Egypt – Prominent in the News – and in the Bible
Since the days when Messiah walked this earth, the peoples of Israel and Egypt have had a tenuous relationship with one another at best. The blessing and curse motif has continued; at times, Egypt has been a place of safety and security for Jews…
Continue reading →My Visit to Bidwell Memorial Presbyterian Church in Chico, CA
After two weeks of study leave, I am back (Monday). Since I didn’t need to preach today, I visited a church that’s been on my radar for a few years, since it has grown from a Sunday attendance of about … Continue reading →
Why We Can’t Wait for Justice – Martin Luther King, Jr
“just give it time; it will all work out fine” stuff #MLKdidnotsay – is it trending yet? Add yours #MLK Here’s what #MLK DID say: http://dweidlich.com
Continue reading →Martin Luther King, Jr – More than a Dream
I’ve compiled a Youtube Playlist of a few favorites, followed by the entire “I Have a Dream” speech.
Continue reading →Update: Southern Sudanese Head to Polls
On Sunday, millions of southern Sudanese began voting in a referendum for independence as required in the 2005 peace agreement with the Muslim-majority national government in Khartoum. The high expectation could be seen in the faces of many and the … Continue reading →
Critical Vote for Independence in Southern Sudan
On Sunday, the fate of 8.2 million southern Sudanese will be put to vote: whether or not to pursue independence.
Continue reading →In a Heartbeat
Once Michael came into our lives our eyes were opened… Our family has come to understand how many children have desperate wants – and how little it takes to help fill them.
Continue reading →The Prohibition, Part 3
As Christians in an election season, we want to vote our faith – but how can Christians effectively influence our world for good? After all, Christians have botched it up. Take the Great Prohibition, for example. There is great fear … Continue reading →
Creation Calls. Are You Listening
The heavens declare the glory of God. the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. … Continue reading →