by James Melson | Jan 20, 2020 | 2020, Weekly Reflection
Today is our national holiday in honor and memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His name is one of the most familiar in modern American history. In the nation’s capital, the MLK, Jr. Memorial stands among our major monuments. Yet the danger of today and of that...
by James Melson | Jan 13, 2020 | 2020, Weekly Reflection
The news from the past week was dominated by stories about the cycle of violence between the US and Iran. Politicians and pundits debated about whether or not the use of preemptive violence in killing an Iranian military leader followed by Iranian missile attacks...
by James Melson | Jan 6, 2020 | 2020, Weekly Reflection
This is the time when many people make New Year’s resolutions. Very often these focus on intentions to live a more healthy lifestyle based on changes in diet and/or exercise. The problem is that most people will give up on their resolutions. For example new gym...
by James Melson | Dec 24, 2019 | 2019, Weekly Reflection
It is Christmas Eve, and around the world millions of people are preparing to celebrate the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem over 2000 years ago. Yet the question I want to raise on this day is, “Where do we find Jesus today?” Although we could offer a variety of possible...
by James Melson | Dec 16, 2019 | 2019, Weekly Reflection
On Saturday, December 14 a high school football championship in Connecticut made national news. Newtown High School won on a last second play for its first state championship since 1992. The story and video went viral. Yet this did not receive national attention...
by James Melson | Dec 2, 2019 | 2019, Weekly Reflection
Yesterday was the first Sunday of Advent. This is the season of the Church year that focuses on getting ready for the coming of Jesus. Yet this is about much more than getting ready to celebrate Christmas. The Scriptures during Advent challenge us to get ready for the...
