Dick SharberMay 112 minReflections: Leaving a LegacyAdjusting to life alone after 67 years of marriage, Beth spoke of weekly visits with her grown children and their families. They have...
Dick SharberApr 52 minReflections: Understanding the ExperienceIn her book The God Who Hung on the Cross, journalist Ellen Vaughn tells how the Gospel came to a small village in Cambodia. In September...
Dick SharberMar 82 minReflections: Comfort and ChallengeLent is a season for paying close attention to what it means to follow Jesus. Where are we going? And who is this who is leading us? I...
Dick SharberJan 42 minReflections: Times of Tests and TrialsLooking back on the past two years, most could agree: twas a time of trials. Of being tested. The virus made life harder for students and...
Dick SharberNov 30, 20212 minReflections: Goodbyes to HellosThe beginnings marked by Advent have this year been preceded by goodbyes. As many families have suffered separations in recent times, so...
Dick SharberNov 13, 20212 minReflections: Core ValuesBe wise in the way you act toward outsiders. Make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace....
Dick SharberSep 4, 20212 minSummer Reminiscence We may be ready to leave behind the heatwaves and storms of the summer. But I’m glad to remember highlights I had looked forward to all...
Dick SharberJul 3, 20212 minHeaven - What's The Point?A continual looking forward to the eternal world is not (as some modern people think) a form of escapism or wishful thinking, but one of...
Dick SharberJun 3, 20213 minA Covenantal RelationshipRecently I was asked to speak at an ordination service at one of our association churches, giving the “Charge to the Congregation.” I...
Dick SharberApr 26, 20212 minThe Calling ContinuesSusie and I just returned from three days in North Carolina. We went to see siblings we had not seen for a couple years. Having no other...
Dick SharberMar 30, 20212 minBetween Palm Sunday and EasterThis morning my reading was a glimpse of the future. From the week between Palm Sunday and Easter. Jesus warned of continuing conflicts...
Dick SharberFeb 22, 20212 minLent and a Daily RetreatVery early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Simon...
Dick SharberJan 21, 20212 minHow Do You See It?Many of us have put up a new year's calendar, but find ourselves wondering if the old year is really over yet. Many await an available...