My friends, You are loved today and every day. Whether by your significant other, or your children, or your siblings, or parents, or friends. You are loved and loved beyond measure. Please know that deep down in your core. Those who love you do so because you are your wonderful self. You matter to this... Continue Reading →
An Attitude of Gratitude
Last night, I was thinking about gratitude and thankfulness. I know they are related but they aren't the same thing. In that moment, I was having a hard time separating them, so googled it and one site said that Thankfulness is a feeling and Gratitude is an attitude. I guess that's where we hear "Attitude... Continue Reading →
Here we go again…
I’m up early this morning. It’s been a while since I’ve been up this early. I’ve been sleeping pretty well, but this morning I ache so here I am. Perhaps it’s the beautiful blanket of snow I see outside our window. It’s still coming down. Back when I was pastoring the two little churches, I... Continue Reading →
It’s almost here!
I’m still thinking about Christmas… It’s almost here! It’s this weekend! How is it, that something that occurs every single year, on the exact same day, can sneak up on us and leave us feeling stressed? Every year, about this time, I say, “I’m going to starting planning earlier next year!” But do I? Nope,... Continue Reading →
What is wrong with people?
I just do not understand people... I try... I really do... But it was always my understanding that we want to leave this world a better place than it was when we got here. Am I wrong? It was also my understanding that we want better for our kids than we had. That we want... Continue Reading →
I have a request… a plea really
Have you been watching the January 6th hearings? I hope so. I truly believe it’s our duty as citizens to be watching and paying attention. I know, some don’t think it’s real or that it’s all party specific but it’s NOT. Those who are testifying are life long republicans. They are people who were big... Continue Reading →
A Prayer for today
Holy God, Creator of all things, Omnipotent, Omnipresent God, We are here today seeking you, trying to connect with you, to experience you in a meaningful way. Help us to hear your voice in the voice of our neighbors, in the song of the birds, and rustle of the wind in the leaves. Help us... Continue Reading →
Experiencing God
Yesterday, I shared the message with a little congregation near my home. As I usually do, I thought I'd share that message here. How have you experienced God recently? How have you experienced the Holy Spirit? How have you experienced Jesus? Today is Trinity Sunday, a day to think about the Trinity but I’m going... Continue Reading →
Lament #2
God, Are you even there? Are you watching? Are you seeing this? As a parent, if my children were acting like this, I'd step in. We'd have some time out and some serious discussions on loving one another. Where are you? I've defended you countless times in too many of these situations! Where are you?... Continue Reading →
Lament
Lord, I no longer understand your people. I don’t even feel like I can talk to them anymore. I don't even want to talk to them anymore. So, I’m talking to You. Show me what to do, give me the words to share. How can I make a difference? Show me you are there and... Continue Reading →