August 15, 2021 John 6:51-58 Earlier this year I was asked to preside over the funeral of a dear family friend. One who had known me from the time I was born. In reality, she was part of the reason I was born because my parents met each other through their mutual friendship with her… Continue reading Abiding in Jesus
Draw Me In!
August 8, 2021 John 6:35, 41-51 Have you ever been caught up in daydreams? Daydreams lead us from what is, to something that could be. This can be dangerous at times when paying attention is essential; like in your car. However, daydreams may also lead to new insights and inspiration. I first met Walter Mitty… Continue reading Draw Me In!
Book Review: Posting Peace by Douglas Bursch
If nothing else, this past year has taught us the importance of social media and the ability to stay connected. It has been a valuable resource for faith communities attempting to reach out their parishioners in a time where social distancing and isolation have been more prevalent. We have also witnessed the toxicity of social… Continue reading Book Review: Posting Peace by Douglas Bursch
Nourishment for the soul
July 25, 2021 John 6:1-21 The possibility of going into space has captivated humanity for decades, if not centuries. Only 600 people or so have had the opportunity and it leaves the rest of us with questions. What does it look like to view the earth sixty+ miles above the planet we call home? What… Continue reading Nourishment for the soul
Compassion loves
July 18, 2021 Matthew 6:30-34, 53-56 Apathy is something we could all easily excel. These past 16 months have taught us how to be apathetic. It is easy to become overwhelmed and numbed by the events surrounding the pandemic and the world in general. Therefore, it is easy to find a nice, secluded place and… Continue reading Compassion loves
Book Review: How to Heal Our Divides
There is no secret that there is a great divide in our society. It is a divide which has been present for decades if not centuries. It is a divide that has been made more apparent in the past administration which took residence in the White House. It appears there is no hope in bi-partisan… Continue reading Book Review: How to Heal Our Divides
Book Review: climate Church, Climate World
Where does the church fit into the discussion of climate change? How should the church approach climate change? Jim Antal calls the church out to proclaim the Good News and the responsibility it has to care for creation. No matter what denomination you fins yourself in, the call to protect and restore creation should be… Continue reading Book Review: climate Church, Climate World
Jesus Heals
June 27, 2021 Mark 5:21-43 While we may not like it, taking risks are part of life. They can be small risks, or they could be big risks. There is a chance of losing everything, and there is a chance of losing little. The world of business involves risks daily. Risks on new products or… Continue reading Jesus Heals
Calm Amid the Storm
June 20, 2021 Mark 4:35-41 What are your storms? We all have them. Be it struggles in a relationship, hiding a truth we are not comfortable sharing, financial, vocational, and made even more apparent this week, the death of a loved family member. We each react to our storms differently because we are human. While… Continue reading Calm Amid the Storm
Let Go and Let God
June 13, 2021 Mark 4:26-34 It has been a long fifteen months. Very little has looked the way we would have hoped for and if we are honest with ourselves, we are not going to return to normal as we knew it. Practices and routines are going to look different in the future. Priorities have… Continue reading Let Go and Let God
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