Monthly Archives: April 2017

A darkened church with one huge candle burning at the front. A Deacon in white vestments sings: Rejoice, now, all heavenly choirs of angels, and celebrate the divine mysteries with exultation; and, for the victory of so great a King, … Continue reading →

People have always said that I am the type of person who views the glass as half full, not half empty. I guess I would have to agree. I say, which view gives you more happiness? Paul says in Philippians … Continue reading →

I wonder what other pastors and church workers ponder about in the wake of Easter euphoria. What does it mean that Jesus died and was resurrected? How do we keep riding the crest of that wave? Maybe it’s like God’s … Continue reading →

What was on your menu yesterday? Was it a traditional Easter ham? Maybe you cooked for a family feast. Maybe you were a guest at a gathering of family and friends. Perhaps you ate out, enjoying dinner at your favorite … Continue reading →

 Maple Springs Methodist Church was on an arterial street near our home in Winston-Salem, so that we often passed by it. It was always pleasant to do so, but two times of the year were special. The first was in … Continue reading →

As I prepare for a trip to Atlanta to celebrate Easter with my three daughters and their families and grandchidren, I, of course, have many memories and thoughts going through my head. Most of them are great, some a little … Continue reading →

We’ve said the Lenten Journey is our individual and communal journeys toward the cross.  Today is Good Friday and we find ourselves at our destination- the foot of the cross.  What do we find? I imagine this was a day … Continue reading →

“I order you to love your annoying neighbors who play loud music and to love your cousin Bernie who always wants to borrow money.” That’s not exactly what Jesus said, but that’s the spirit of his command at the Last … Continue reading →

Now that we have entered this week we have come to call “holy week”, I have been reflecting on the many places and ways I have celebrated Easter. One that stands out was when I was in my first year … Continue reading →

“And Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” (Luke 1:46) It’s another one of those popular Biblical words that, over the course of twenty centuries, now has a completely different meaning. Remember … Continue reading →