I am very excited to introduce the following Holy Week events sponsored by the Walton Ministerium. It is called Triduum, a period of three days’ observance, specifically Maundy Thursday, Good … more

Let us praise those fathers who have striven to balance the demands of work, marriage and children with an honest awareness of both joy and sacrifice. Let us praise those fathers who, lacking a … more

A thirteenth century German mystic, Meister Eckhart, is famous for saying: “If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is ‘thank you’ it will be enough.” This … more

Advent season begins with the first Sunday of December. The definition of the word Advent is: The first season of the Christian church year, leading up to Christmas and including the four … more

Dear Beloved Community, I’m a big fan of pirates...no, not the baseball team, but rather the romanticized version of those rogues of the sea. The ones that say ‘Aye, Matey’ … more

The Bible has five main books in the Old Testament that are attributed to Wisdom Literature. They are Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs.   The book of Job is a story … more

Summer is in full swing. There are parties and picnics. There are trips and vacations. Graduations and weddings!   So much is going on in our lives.   Our schedules are so full that we seem … more

In Matthew 4:21-22 we learn that Zebedee was “net mender.” Here is what it says: “Going on from there He (Jesus) saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his … more

Peter 2 3:17: You, therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of unprincipled men and fall from your own steadfastness. Beloved … more

Using the expression “playing favorites” generally means giving an advantage to one person or group and causing a disadvantage to others. Stick the word “your” in the middle … more

Last Sunday is known in most Christian Churches as “Good Shepherd Sunday.” The gospel lesson for that day is from John: Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd … more

Drift. Drifting. The clouds drift in the sky. Our imagination takes us along in a daydream as we drift with the clouds. We can drift in a canoe or kayak down the river. We can drift off to sleep. … more