Dr.Tom Frieden, Director of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently wrote, "We know of no other medication routinely used for a nonfatal condition that kills patients so frequently." He wrote concerning prescription opioids that are used to treat long-term pain management. Frieden also states that “One out of every 550 patients started on opioid therapy died of opioid-related causes a media...  Read More

Jesus’ words, “You will be sons of the Most High,” jumps off the page at me today. That is a lofty declaration when you pause to consider it. I believe that all of us w...  Read More

Have you ever found yourself muttering under your breath something like, “Not in my church”? Such inner rumblings are typically a response to a perceived violation of some long-standing tradition. Someone changed the bulletin, did not wear a coat and tie to preach, or even “not our type of person” visited your...  Read More