First Presbyterian Church of Valparaiso

At first glance, Mr. and Mrs. E. were a surprising couple, he a 6 foot 5 inch math and science teacher, she a petite English teacher who...

So God created human beings in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female God created them. And God blessed them....

During Advent, it was my great pleasure to lead a group—virtually, of course—through discussions of five poems by five poets. Each poem...

I guess a cheerful “Happy New Year” is in order. Heck, with all this sheltering-at-home and with each day seeming a lot like the day...

“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they...

“For behold, I bring unto you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the City of...

If you’re like me, a long-time fan and listener of National Public Radio, you’ll know that the term “driveway moments” refers to those...

Advent 2020 is turning out to be a rather different kind of advent than many of us have experienced in years past. Both public and...

I grew up in Paoli, a town of around 3,000 people in southern Indiana. A woman there has become a kind of archivist of local history,...

This is a phrase we may have heard or even used when things happen that we don’t like or that turned out to be something other than what...