I’ve often written about life-long learning, a favorite subject of mine. I’ve written that where I worked continuous learning was encouraged, and we would hear “School is never out at State Farm”. But what about continuing to pursue learning after retirement? Don’t we already know everything we need to learn?
About a year ago, one of my pastors shared a postcard he had received from Birmingham Theological Seminary. The purpose of the postcard was to communicate about a new “Presbyterian Learning Certificate” program (now called the Certificate of Presbyterian Leadership).
The program consists of four seminary level classes: Continue reading


Sing! From Generation to Generation (Live at the Getty Music Worship Conference) – Keith & Kristyn Getty and Friends
J is for Jesus: Enjoying Who Jesus Is from A to Z by Alistair Begg. The Good Book Company. 64 pages. 2026
Our Father in Heaven,




Song of the Saints (Deluxe Edition) – Phil Wickham
BOOK REVIEW: 
I’ve always enjoyed reading, most likely getting my love of reading from my parents, both of whom loved books, though neither my brother nor sister are big readers. My wife Tammy enjoys reading, so on a nice summer evening in Illinois, with the sun going down, mosquitoes biting, birds at the feeder, and crickets chirping, you might just find us out on the patio with the glow from our Kindle and iPad screens illuminating our faces.