Pause+Pray

I have a tradition of listening to the U2 song “New Year’s Day” at some point on January 1. I realize the song may have more to do with social and political commentary, but there is something about it that ...

For me, small treats include a good cup of strong coffee, sitting and reading on my porch, watching the clouds sail by, a walk on the beach, reading with my grandchildren, watching a British mystery at bedtime with my wife, ...

Anna the Prophetess is a favorite of mine—she’s sort of a background figure in Luke's Presentation narrative (Luke 2:36a), but she was there.

Gianna Beretta Molla (1922-1962) had it all—a loving husband, three children, a fulfilling career as a pediatrician. What mattered more than any of those earthly joys was her faith.

Think of a gift you can give someone that is not a physical product with a receipt and return policy. Could it be a hug? A kind word? A beautiful memory shared? These are the kinds of gifts that truly ...

The greatest gifts don’t come in packages. Sometimes a call, a visit, or a simple text to a loved one is priceless. Share this prayer with somebody who needs a lift on Christmas Eve.