First Presbyterian Church of Valparaiso

So, I woke up this morning with this question on my mind, "What did the shepherds do in the weeks and months after the birth of Jesus in...

During Advent, we have contemplated a season of new beginnings. Season of hope, peace, joy and dwelling in God’s love given through the...

On the heels of what was a most wonderful and reinventive version of the timeless story of the birth of Jesus, I am so full of...

Last Sunday, Sharon and I went to the presentation of Scrooge (the musical) at the Memorial Opera House in Valparaiso. We always enjoy...

The Christmas season has arrived, and all the feelings of the season are blooming. The excitement and exhaustion of decorating of the...

The past six months have been complicated for many of us – aside from the glaring political unrest, contentious elections, family stuff,...

“Always in everything give thanks in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father” Eph. 5:20   “Give thanks in all circumstances;...

I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ. ...

I once read an article that said that grace, a prayer, or a blessing are moments during which we can pause and reflect. We can offer...

I have been spending some time lately with an old classic guide to daily prayer titled, “A Diary of Private Prayer” by John Baillie,...