Wanderman in the Wilderness

God's word applied in the world.

A Heart To Make Things Right

The Chester County Sheriff’s department runs a program to take kids hunting and fishing as a reward for good behavior. The program is meant to keep kids out of trouble by getting them interested in the outdoors. When 9-year-old, Alex Collins, learned on Facebook about a contest to get selected for the […]

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Did You Check Behind The Tree?

 So you are cleaning up after Christmas morning, wrapping paper is everywhere, and the kids have run off to play with their toys. And then, “uh oh!” As you take a look around the tree, you see it…that one unopened present! Whose is it? Who didn’t get their gift? Well, […]

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Did Jesus Celebrate Chanukah? No Doubt!

Being a preacher who grew up Jewish, I often get asked questions about the links between Judaism and Jesus. Around this time of year, the question usually gets asked, “Did Jesus celebrate Chanukah?” To that, I respond, “No doubt!” But maybe our definition of “celebrate” needs discussion. Here’s the Cliff’s […]

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The Grilled Cheese Cronut? Well-played, Satan. Well-played.

According to a recent article in Medical Daily (click here), “Pastry hybrids are all the rage with today’s food frenzies.” In the hybrid category, the “Cronut” (basically, a donut-like crescent) has been king since October 2013, when Chef Dominique Ansel introduced it. King, that is, until now! Our newest obsession? […]

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