Thought of the Week

I saw something Sunday morning that put a smile on my face the entire drive home after worship.  After worship, as is my custom, I stood outside the sanctuary doors to greet and mingle with those attending worship.  Having done

Kathy and I just returned very late this past Friday from a wonderful trip to Athens and the Greek Islands of Mykonos and Santorini. We were part of a tour group and had an almost perfect experience. But imagine if we had

This past Sunday I missed church. I don’t say that very often and when I do nothing could be more true. Sure, going to church is a habit, and yes, I know I get paid to do it. But as

This past week Kathy and I were targeted to be scammed to the tune of thousands of dollars. It was scary and pretty amazing how professional and legitimate it sounded. The person could not have been more kind and helpful

I lived in Louisville, Kentucky for 3 years while attending seminary. This coming Saturday marks the 150th anniversary of the “Run for the Roses,”    otherwise known as the Kentucky Derby.  Every year I said I was going and every year the

This past week, like you and millions others, I witnessed the marvel of the eclipse of the sun.  I looked up.   A posture I need to do more often, not to watch the sun but to behold the Son of God. 

It’s over. Easter is now behind us, at least on the calendar. My bet is that most of you went right back to your same homes, your same families, your same jobs, your same worries. The disciples, those who were

First, a special thanks for the glory and beauty of the Easter Cantata this past Sunday.  How blessed we continue to be by the music ministry of our church.   Easter/Leonard Sweet captures me with these words–There is a magic

Padraig was kidnapped when he was a teenager and sold into slavery in a foreign land. He was a follower of Jesus and after several years of bondage, he escaped, walked to the coast, and made his way onto a

I had an interesting and encouraging experience earlier today (Monday). I am part of a group of ministers who meet monthly to pray for each other. We go around the circle and share one personal concern and one ministerial/church concern.