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Living Christmas
Posted: Dec 13, 2010
I am frustrated and saddened by the phrase ‘Happy Holidays’. I find myself telling everyone ‘Merry Christmas’ to emphasize that the season is about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. I am not winning over the ...
First Week
Posted: Sep 30, 2010
For me the first week of fall term brings a curious mix of excitement and trepidation. The negative part of that is small, just the usual wondering if we’re as well prepared as we think we are, whether everyone will show up for their ...
Going by Faith
Posted: Aug 24, 2010
Have I had a great summer? The answer is an unqualified ‘yes’. I’ve spoken in churches and at conferences, vacationed back in the UK with family, and been a proud parent watching our youngest daughter, Catherine, graduate in ...
New Website Launched
Posted: Aug 09, 2010
During the month of July, I did quite a bit a traveling, including a trip to the Baptist World Alliance. I am sure later posts will touch on that. However, today I am excited that we have launched Northern's refreshed website. We ...
Mission Impossible?
Posted: Apr 27, 2010
I apologize for not writing for far too long. I remember visiting the office of the pastor of a large church. On his desk lay a heap of correspondence, so high he had to sit to one side of the tower of paper to see across the desk. I remarked that ...



