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 […]
“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 […]
In 2004 well known United Methodist Pastor, Rev. Jim Harnish wrote a book entitled, “You Only Have to Die” in which he recounts his near-death experience due to a heart attack. The experience put life in perspective for him in a way that not only changed the way he lived but also his congregation, Hyde […]
There is an African proverb that says, “It takes a village to raise a child.” If you have children or have worked with children you know this is true. Yet, its true for many other aspects of life. In fact, I often say about myself, “I take a village.” I need “a village” of friends, […]
This past Sunday was world communion Sunday where we recognize people all around the world that share in the fellowship that is our Global Christian Family! We recognize that we are all indeed connected. One of the ways we are connected is through prayer. Recently many places around our world need prayer such as: Haiti- […]
“Sin Boldly”, these were the words of my high school Hand Bell Choir director at my church in Naples. There were times in practice where a song would totally fall apart. Sometimes this would happen not in a big glaring way like someone playing the wrong bell at the wrong time. Sometimes a song would […]
Do you know someone who exaggerates stories? Does your uncle exaggerate on how big the fish was that he caught in the keys? Does your child exaggerate their teacher’s behavior toward them? Does your wife exaggerate how dirty you keep the garage? Growing up my best friend loved to tell stories and exaggerate. She actually […]
Have you ever been to a party where the food has run out before the end of the night? This is surely a Bride’s worst nightmare. We have created meticulous invitation systems in the modern wedding planning to make sure this very thing does not happen. As the host of a party, you never want […]