As I write, it’s snowing and spring seems far away. Spring is coming, even if it doesn’t look like it. That is the wonder of this planet that our Lord created. Spring will come, as will … more

There are some things in life that just seem too risky to even think about doing but yet we wonder if we should at least look into it some more and see what it all entails. In this day and age of … more

Acts 1:12-13 says: “Then they returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day’s walk from the city. When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where … more

I read a book once written by the singer and songwriter Willie Nelson. In it, Willie talks about the Lord’s Prayer and how he recorded it once. He says, “That it was beautiful, and He … more

Well now, let’s see what have we been doing lately? Oh! I remember. We celebrated Christmas, all twelve glorious days of it. Just sheer relaxation and quiet time, cherishing our gifts, lounging … more

We all know the endless song, “The Twelve Days Christmas” which was actually written to commemorate the 12 days we celebrate Christmas from Dec. 25 (Christmas) to Jan. 6th (Epiphany) when … more

What a wonderful white Christmas we enjoyed this year. We traveled to our churches on Christmas Eve to celebrate the birth of Jesus. As I thought of the gifts the Magi brought to the baby, I thought … more

Over the past four weeks we have been on a journey of sorts that has led us to the Ultimate Gift of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.   The first week we dipped our feet into the water of … more

A man served in the Navy many years. He had been home on leave and he received orders the air craft carrier was being called to active duty. He boarded the ship and stood on the deck and waved … more

Thanksgiving is upon us and what a wonderful holiday it is. We all look forward to seeing our families as we get together to share a wonderful meal with them. Oh, the sights and sounds and smells of … more

Dear Beloved Community, This has been the scariest Halloween and start to November that I have ever experienced. The costumes, the yelling, the name-calling, the comparison of crowds - all of … more

We are already a month into fall, the leaves have turned and fallen and the holidays are fast approaching. The stores are already filled with everything Christmas. As we prepare for what is … more