Ramon Narvaez, the 19th century Spanish politician and military figure, was known for his violence and cruelty. When he was dying in 1868 a priest came to his bedside in Madrid to administer Last Rites. “Has his Excellency forgiven all
Wednesday of this week is exceptional in that it commemorates two very significant events on the calendar. Of course there is Valentines Day, a day that celebrates love and actually originates with Saint Valentine. But for me, there is a
What is your favorite Bible verse? Most likely many will quote John 3:16, what has been called the whole gospel in one verse. My favorite verse, however, is the next one–John 3:17. “For God did not send His Son into
I am putting together some thoughts for a funeral of a friend this week. I often tell children (and adults) that death is something like this for those of us in Christ. Do you remember coming home from a vacation
Have you had your annual physical? I hope so for taking care of your body is part of what it means to being faithful to God’s creation in you. I’ve often heard it said and know it to be true—
The start of a new year brings with it all kinds of hopes and dreams and resolutions. What are yours? I don’t do resolutions but I do try to take stock of my life at times and put it along
It is not often that a church conference inspires and touches me the way Sunday’s conference did. First, thank you for your trust in me to vote for me as your new Interim Pastor. I am honored and grateful and
A new year. A fresh start. A year of possibilities waiting for us to embrace. There is something about making a new start that captures our imaginations and fills us hopefully with divine dreams that God has for us. I
“For God so loved the world that he GAVE his only Son……” and so the heart of the gospel reminds us that love always results in giving. I’ve always believed the oft repeated quote—“The quality of your life is in
The Advent candle for this coming Sunday is the Peace Candle. In our world today, both outward and inward peace seems to be a greater challenge than ever. The strife in the Middle East, the long battles that never cease