First Presbyterian Church of Valparaiso

On Sunday afternoons, a small group of our church members meets on Zoom to talk about poems. While I’ve loved poetry all my life,...

This phrase is used most frequently to describe how, despite dire or daunting conditions or circumstances, people still expect things to...

Some of the beautiful aspects of the Lenten season are that they represent new beginnings in our spiritual growth while continuing our...

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” -1 Chronicles 16:34 It seems winter decided that it would make an...

An important change that happens when the usual way of thinking about or doing something is replaced by a new and different way....

At first glance, Mr. and Mrs. E. were a surprising couple, he a 6 foot 5 inch math and science teacher, she a petite English teacher who...

So God created human beings in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female God created them. And God blessed them....

During Advent, it was my great pleasure to lead a group—virtually, of course—through discussions of five poems by five poets. Each poem...

I guess a cheerful “Happy New Year” is in order. Heck, with all this sheltering-at-home and with each day seeming a lot like the day...

“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they...