Author: Norris Burkes

Surprised by forgiveness

Posted by Norris Burkes | May 21, 2023 4:24 am | Commentary

After working 30 years as a hospital and military chaplain, I was surprised more than anyone by my...

Posted by Norris Burkes | May 14, 2023 1:00 am | Commentary

My wife, Becky, and I made a recent trip to see my elderly mother whereupon she revealed a...

Posted by Norris Burkes | May 7, 2023 6:37 am | Commentary

Last Sunday, I began my sermon with these profound and eloquent words: “Dear brothers and...

Posted by Norris Burkes | Apr 30, 2023 4:35 am | Commentary

Most of you likely recall the 1986 book, “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.”...

Posted by Norris Burkes | Apr 23, 2023 4:58 am | Commentary

“Our new pastor has a tattoo,” observed one my parishioners to another as we were trimming back...