One of my favorite parts is the first ten minutes where the Lion King holds up his son for all to see and every creature bows down to the new Lion Prince, Simba. I don’t think I have ever seen such pomp and circumstance in the animal world- but I like it. This week we […]
This Sunday, we as a Church celebrate Epiphany. In the English language, the word “epiphany” literally means “an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure.” In the Christian life, we attribute Epiphany Sunday to the illuminating revelation of Christ to the magi (the wise men). In Matthew 2:1-12, we read the story of these men from far […]
Happy third day of Christmas! Yes. Many of us know that the twelve days of Christmas officially start on December 25th! Today on the third day I hope no one has received french hens unless of course, you are having a savory meal. Although our normal celebration of Christmas has ended the twelve days of […]
“Sometimes the best action is inaction.” This is a rare statement for many who have grown up in America with a “can do” attitude. I was taught that if something is broken fix it. Yet, the story we read these last two weeks of Advent is the story of God purposefully making someone mute. Zechariah, […]
Growing up I had a tight group of friends. From second grade through today we are still close. I remember when the first one of us got pregnant. She was just 23 years old and teaching a local elementary school. Right after she got married she planned her pregnancy. She wanted to have the baby […]
Have you ever had a perfect plan that was interrupted by powers outside your control? Maybe a cruise canceled by a hurricane? A wedding delayed due to rain? As you can imagine as a pastor I have heard many of these stories. If your plans do not go the way you want them….you are not […]
“Throwback Thursday” is a theme on Facebook and Instagram and other social media platforms where people post older photos on Thursdays. As we are in a season of remembering as our Church Building is being demolished this week I thought it might be nice to showcase a very special “Throwback Thursday” photo! The photo below […]
How many of you all were made to write “thank you” cards when you grew up? If so, you were not alone. I, too, wrote many “thank you” cards and still try to keep up with saying, “thank you!” In scripture we find some “thank you” letters of sorts. The author Paul begins his letter […]
“Serve others. The unfailing recipe for happiness and success is to want the good of others. Happiness and success is when I see others happy. Happiness is a shared thing.” – Archbishop Desmond Tutu This week in worship we hear Jesus say, “Do not worry!” Don’t worry about what you will eat or wear… This command gives us […]
“I don’t want to be an anti, against anybody. I simply want to be the builder of a great affirmation: the affirmation of God, who loves us and who wants to save us.” These are the words of Arch Bishop Oscar Romero who was canonized as a Saint on October 15th. I have come to know his […]