First Presbyterian Church of Valparaiso

I always liked that phrase because it is pretty nebulous and undefined. Leaves room for interpretation. ‘Tis is a shortened form of IT...

The Advent season reminds us to live by the virtue of patience. In 21st century Indiana, we are eagerly awaiting the celebration of the...

You might remember that I have written a previous blog about when it is appropriate to start playing Christmas Music. My wife, the...

So here we are, the holiday season is almost upon us and I have to admit I’m struggling with what seems to be a national mood of...

Recently, Mike and I took a short trip up the west coast of Michigan to Sleeping Bear Dune Park and Traverse City. We saw lots of...

Some months, I sit down to write my blog with absolutely no idea of what I will say. Then the Spirit whispers in my ear (or, sometimes,...

Some readers may be familiar with Richard Rohr, a Roman Catholic priest who is writer and speaker on spirituality. At the recent CONSPIRE...

As we prepare to celebrate Halloween at First Presbyterian Valpo’s annual Trunk or Treat, I feel a sense of excitement in the air. After...

Last week, I listened to a new album. This album/CD is titled “Love for Sale” a tribute to the Cole Porter songbook. The artists of the...

So it’s that time of year again, that time when there seems to be pumpkins stacked up all over the place, in the grocery store, at the...