Administering Grace

It's unclear when exactly I first heard the story, but off and on throughout my life it's clear the impact of that first time has sp...

I enjoy all the nostalgia that permeates the media outlets this time of year - Person and Sportspeople of the year editions, the year in rev...

Approximately 100 chairs have wax on them from the candlelight services earlier this week, with about 30 of them judged to be severe. Nathan...

One of the downsides to a candlelight service is the side effects of the candle wax. Wax drips on the chairs and the floor and presents a po...

Though not a quote one other principle caught my attention from the Bush Administration (41st), his attention to building relationships. The...

Prior to vacation a while back, I took time to walk the aisles in the Lititz Public Library scanning the titles and came across A World Tran...

Why orphans in the CAR? First and foremost, we believe God has opened our eyes to see that it's an area where He is working, He's in...

I'm not sure how long we've been doing the Birthday Gift for Jesus at Grace, but it's been at least 10 years, probably more. Fo...

By now you've probably heard that for the first time in probably close to a decade, Grace Church won't be producing a Christmas prog...

Having learned to drive where the shoulder is best used as a passing lane, stopping at red lights is optional and right-of-way is determined...

I really enjoy working with people who are passionate about what they do. Several people assisted with chair setup in the Auditorium the oth...

The little blue van that could did it to me again. On the way to make a Dr. appointment I had my schedule timed just right. I arrived at the...

While many American holidays are shared around the world (Christmas, New Years), there are of course many that are specific just to the U.S....

The Ephrata Cloister Christmas Concerts are scheduled for December 10 & 11 with services at 6:30, 7:45 and 9 both nights. Tickets are $4...

As I drove away it was deja vu except this time I was on the opposite side. The deja vu moments started when the new care facility inform...

When my wife and I go on vacation, we've been fortunate that some local elder-care facilities have respite care rooms that Dad can stay ...

One of my greatest challenges is how I represent the church when a salesperson comes calling. I have very little time for sales people, in f...

Several high profiles churches have used billboard advertising to highlight upcoming message series which appear to have successfully increa...

We prepared dinner in virtual darkness last night - the person who designed this unit had the bright idea to put the kitchen at the front of...

Our blue Plymouth Voyager turns 20 this year... it's a 1987 model. It now qualifies for a classic car license plate - in some circles at...