By the Rev. Dr. Roger Kunkel, Founder of Dial Hope Friend of Dial Hope, how are you dealing with worry? Worry is a major contributor to physical illness. But don’t confuse worry with concern. We should be concerned about the state of the world, the plight of the poor, the sick, the abused. We should […]
Today’s message was written by the founder of Dial Hope, the Rev. Roger Kunkel. Have you heard the story about the bride who was extremely nervous on her wedding day? She confided to the minister that she was not sure she could make it down the long aisle without shaking or crying. So the minister, […]
Today’s message was written by the founder of Dial Hope, the Rev. Roger Kunkel One of my favorite movies is “Forest Gump” which came to the theaters over 10 years ago. It literally took America by storm! Do you remember these Forest Gump sayings: “Stupid is as stupid does,” and “Life is like a box […]
Today’s message was written by my friend Roger Kunkel. Not long ago, a television reporter was interviewing a group of astronauts about the opportunities and dangers of travel in space. He concluded the interview by asking this question: “What do you think is the single most important key to successful space travel?” One of the […]
Today’s message was written by the founder of Dial Hope, the Rev. Roger Kunkel Friend of Dial Hope, I have a small calculator on my desk which I use to figure out my finances and store personal data for ready reference. It’s amazing how much information can be typed into the memory factors of this […]
Today’s message was written by the founder of Dial Hope, the Rev. Roger Kunkel One of my favorite subjects is gratitude. Henry David Thoreau wrote, “I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.” Friends of Dial Hope, most of us specialize in periodic outbursts of gratitude. Rather than a continuous […]
Today’s message was written by the Rev. Dr. Roger Kunkle, founder of Dial Hope. Gracie Allen once said, “Don’t put a period where God put a comma.” Friend of Dial Hope, that’s the message of Holy Week. Don’t put a period where God put a comma. The arrest of Jesus was not the end. The […]
Today’s message was written by my friend Rev. Roger Kunkel, founder of Dial Hope. In the Broadway musical, “STOP THE WORLD, I WANT TO GET OFF,” actor Anthony Newley sang a powerful song: “Once in a Lifetime.” It contains these poignant words: “This is my moment… I’m gonna do great things.” Sadly, we must confess […]
Today’s message was written by Rev. Dr. Roger Kunkel, founder of Dial Hope. Psalm 121 is one of my favorites: “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord who made heaven and earth.” In The Message, Eugene Peterson translates Psalm 121 this way: […]
Today’s message was written by the Rev. Dr. Roger Kunkle, founder of Dial Hope. Do you remember the lines from My Fair Lady when Eliza turns to Professor Higgins and says: Don’t talk of stars burning above, If you’re in love, SHOW me. Sing me no song, read me no rhyme. Don’t waste my time, […]
