“Burying the Sausage” A Curious Wedding Ritual and What Faith Might Say
James & Elisha Ferguson's Wedding Last Saturday, I met with a wonderful young couple Thomas and Alice, who are getting married in one of our…
Dean WhitakerAugust 20, 2025
VJ Day – Finding God’s Love in the Ashes of War
Today is VJ Day, Victory over Japan. The day the Second World War officially ended. For many, it was a moment of celebration, relief, even…
Dean WhitakerAugust 15, 2025
Maundy Thursday and Foot Washing
Maundy Thursday: A Night of Service, Love, and Humanity Maundy Thursday is a day that comes quietly in the week before Easter, but it carries…
Dean WhitakerApril 16, 2025
Does Prayer Work? What Is It, Really?
Does Prayer Work? What Is It, Really? Prayer is not a magic formula or a wish list—it’s a relationship. It’s our way of turning to…
Dean WhitakerApril 11, 2025