by tschroder100@gmail.com | Feb 11, 2018 | Atheism, Bible, Church, Jesus, Ministry, Morality, Sexuality, Witness, Worship
On Ash Wednesday we begin the season of Lent, which, by church tradition, prepares us for Easter by reminding us of our need to renew our repentance and faith. Jesus began his ministry by proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come. The kingdom of God is...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Feb 5, 2018 | Faith, Inspiration, Jesus, Ministry, Witness
If you watched the Super Bowl last night you saw an unusually exciting game that caused me, a former rugby player who does not follow all the intricacies of American football (what is the difference between a runner and a receiver that caused dispute over a...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Jan 31, 2018 | Church, Faith, Inspiration, Jesus, Ministry, Prayer
A friend reminded me that I posted this prayer when John Stott died in 2011. It bears repeating in this year as I celebrate the beginning of my ministry under him in 1967-71. Heavenly Father, I pray that I may live this day in your presence and please you more and...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Jan 25, 2018 | Politics, Prayer, Suffering, The World
Joseph Loughlin, a former assistant chief of police for the city of Portland, Maine, has written a compelling book on the misunderstandings, misconceptions, and myths about police shootings, entitled, SHOTS FIRED. I met Joe many years ago after an Easter sunrise...
by tschroder100@gmail.com | Jan 20, 2018 | Church, Ministry, Morality, Sexuality, The World
This week it was reported that the New Zealand Prime Minister is expecting a child with her partner. They are a lovely couple, but why don’t they get married? Is it because women want to retain their independence and the men do not want to be tied down? Marriage is...
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