This week, I was asked to meet for coffee with someone (not from my current church). I usually prepare ahead of time for these types of meetings, but this one I didn’t. I didn’t ask “what are we meeting about.” I had some assumptions – and my assumptions were wrong. In the course of 5Continue reading “Well, that went Sideways Fast”
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Olympics and the Last Supper
I have read now for almost a week the opinions of so many people regarding the Olympics and that opening ceremony. I am a Christian. I am a pastor. I was not offended by anything that was portrayed during that opening ceremony. I love my faith. I love the stories of my faith. I loveContinue reading “Olympics and the Last Supper”
Celebrating Freedom
One of the definitions of freedom is “the state of not imprisoned or restrained.” On this July 4th week, we celebrate the freedom that we have living in our country. We celebrate the birthday of our nation with traditions like fireworks and parades. We pause when our national anthem is played, and offer a saluteContinue reading “Celebrating Freedom”
10 years later… (well, 24 years later)
In the summer of 2000, I had just finished high school. As I did every year, I went to church camp at Lake Louise in Boyne Falls Michigan. That summer however is burned into my heart memory. That was the summer I heard my call to ordained ministry. I grew up a United Methodist! TheContinue reading “10 years later… (well, 24 years later)”
You’re the Church?!?
In our US centric world, it is obvious that we are divided among political lines. The us vs. them mentality is only ramping up with the upcoming elections. In my church, the United Methodist Church, we are facing division also. I’m still trying to discern all that is happening, but wanted to share with youContinue reading “You’re the Church?!?”
The Living Water
John 7:37-40 (CEB), “On the last and most important day of the festival, Jesus stood up and shouted, “All who are thirsty should come to me! All who believe in me should drink! As the scriptures said concerning me, Rivers of living water will flow out from within him.” Jesus said this concerning the Spirit.Continue reading “The Living Water”
Devotion: Trusting Jesus When It Storms
Luke 8:22-25: One day Jesus and his disciples boarded a boat. He said to them, “Let’s cross over to the other side of the lake.” So they set sail. While they were sailing, he fell asleep. Gale-force winds swept down on the lake. The boat was filling up with water and they were in danger. So they wentContinue reading “Devotion: Trusting Jesus When It Storms”
A Devotion: Waters of New Life
John 3:1-8 (CEB) There was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a Jewish leader. He came to Jesus at night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God, for no one could do these miraculous signs that you do unless God is with him.” Jesus answered, “I assure you, unlessContinue reading “A Devotion: Waters of New Life”
A New Journey Begins
When I met my spouse, one of the first things we talked about was starting a family. He comes from a small family, no 1st cousins. I come from a slightly larger family, having relationships with my cousins from many generations. We married in December of 2006. We decided to start trying for our familyContinue reading “A New Journey Begins”
Happy New Year!
“New year, new you” is a phrase that I really don’t like this year. Yes, the new year is here, and it is a great time to try and do new things, but a new me?!? I am really content with who I am and how God made me. Am I perfect? No. Could IContinue reading “Happy New Year!”
Facing the Storm with Faith 