Today’s Message was written by friend Chaplain Bob Griffiths. One of the most rewarding ministries I have is mentoring young men in spiritual matters. One of them – Victor, who just turned 21 – wrote me a few months ago about a conflict with another young man in the rental house they and six other […]
Today’s Message was written by friend Chaplain Bob Griffiths. In his book Sources of Strength, President Jimmy Carter wrote about interviewing Eloy Cruz, a Cuban pastor, who had gained tremendous respect among poor immigrants from Puerto Rico. He had a thriving ministry. Carter asked him, “What is the secret to your success?” Pastor Cruz replied, “Señor […]
Today’s Message was written by friend Chaplain Bob Griffiths. Way back on May 18, we marked Jesus’ ascension into heaven. This is celebrated 40 days after his resurrection from the dead, But we are still charged to live out his final commandment to us: “I give you a new commandment: to love one another, just […]
Today’s message was written by Guest Pastor, Chaplin Bob Griffiths. Like most kids, I wanted to do just as I pleased. “ Yeah, Mom” or “okay, Dad” was my usual response to whatever they asked me or told me to do, and then I’d go on with whatever it was I wanted to do. So […]
Today’s message was written by Guest Pastor, Chaplin Bob Griffiths. Have you ever prayed something like this? “Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer (Psalm 4).” I have many times. And it’s a great comfort to me to […]
Today’s message was written by Guest Pastor, Chaplin Bob Griffiths. “When I Called, You Did Not Answer,” so God reminds us in Isaiah. It’s challenging to hear and heed God’s call in today’s world – not just the big stuff, such as career or marriage, but the little stuff: our behavior with others, discerning sacredness […]
Today’s message was written by Guest Pastor, Chaplin Bob Griffiths. A common refrain among people I’ve ministered to is “why didn’t God do ___?” Or “prevent ____?.” Or “answer my prayer?” The unspoken completion of these questions is “the way I want God to.” Some of these questions are to be expected when someone has […]
Today’s message was written by Guest Pastor, Chaplin Bob Griffiths. Before I began to discern God’s call to chaplaincy in 1985, I spent my life chasing happiness. I would be happy if only I had more money, a better house, a bigger title, a different spouse (who really understood me), the recognition of my community, […]
Today’s message was written by Guest Pastor, Chaplin Bob Griffiths. I love this saying, attributed to Saint Francis because the challenge of my life lies not what I profess as a Christian, but in what I practice. They’re usually pretty much in sync in ministry, but not so much in the little stuff of everyday […]
Today’s message was written by Guest Pastor, Chaplin Bob Griffiths. Years ago, when I was based in New York City, I was walking along East 22nd Street one night when I noticed a homeless man standing outside a diner. His legs gave out from under him and down he went. Another man got to him […]
