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Each Thanksgiving we share a very special day of hopefully expressing our gratitude for all we have been given. This does not mean that we shouldn’t do this every day of our lives, but perhaps Thanksgiving reminds us we should. … Continue reading →

It’s been a busy couple of weeks with Easter, concerts, company and other tasks that took up not only physical time, but time in my head. So, this week starts a cool down period before we leave for the north … Continue reading →

Every pastor has had this happen. Ten minutes before the service starts, you’re trying to pray with the assisting minister and two rambunctious acolytes. Someone rushes up shouting, “Pastor, the toilet is overflowing in the ladies’ room!” What are you … Continue reading →

Disney and all its many avenues of entertainment spell magic and success. In Disney’s movie, Toy Story, an award winning song was “You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” explaining the relationship between Woody and Andy and the toys of this … Continue reading →

Most of us know someone who is depressed. Hopefully we have progressed beyond such unhelpful sayings as “snap out of it”, “count your blessings”, “get involved” or “you don’t realize how good you have it”. They need presence, even if … Continue reading →

“Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.”  Psalm 29:2 The beauty of God’s holiness – just thinking about these words is an overwhelming experience.  There is no end to … Continue reading →

Did you ever save loose change in a jar or piggy bank? When old enough, did you open a savings account and deposit “extra” monies, creating a feeling of security? Do you have stocks, bonds, 401K’s and assorted places for … Continue reading →

If you know Christ and His salvation then you have the Holy Spirit living in you. What a wonderful gift we have been given from our Father in Heaven! This means you are no longer “controlled” by your sinful nature … Continue reading →

It comes around annually, and I am always excited to celebrate it. It happens to you also. Yes, it is my birthday today. Just being here – alive and relatively well is great cause for celebration. The birthday is a … Continue reading →

Dame Julian (1343-1416?) was an English mystic whose book “Showings” marks the earliest work in English by a woman. Around age 30 she became severely ill and had a series of visions or showings about the passion of Jesus which … Continue reading →