Thought of the Week

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.

“Live your life so your preacher doesn’t have to lie about you at your funeral.”  It’s a good line, and usually at least initially puts a smile on your face.   But then it starts making you think…and wonder…and maybe think

There is one attitude that I believe transforms all of life–the attitude of gratitude. It is the last week of February, my least favorite month as it seems winter will never end….and this year we get one extra day to

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