First Presbyterian Church of Valparaiso

February is a very unique and remarkable month with all kinds of events and characteristics that set it apart. For one, it is the...

The poet Mary Oliver died last week, at the age of 83. She was winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, with 20...

Worry. Worry. Worry. Worry is something we all tend to do... perhaps too much of the time. We know that worrying is useless. We only...

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As Bill Rogers reminded us in last week's blog, it is that time of year that many of us reflect on...

As we were ringing in the New Year a few days ago, I couldn't help but think of some of the joyful events that occurred during 2018. Of...

"No." This word becomes quite familiar during one's lifetime. We hear it as soon as we are able to become mobile and continue to hear...

Monday's headline in the local newspaper in very large letters proclaimed "Yule travel more likely" with a subheading advising that the...

Christmas is such a massive cultural experience in our nation, and we have developed a very pervasive image of the ideal, perfect...

Christmas, once again! It's interesting to read all the many different versions concerning the circumstances of Jesus' birth. Many Bible...

Thanksgiving is over, Christmas and the New Year are fast approaching. Where did 2018 go? Tis the season is most often recognized in the...