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Devotion #2

It is simply incredible the way faith changes one’s life and one’s motivations.  That certainly was the case with Joseph, Jesus’ earthly father, and for this reason, it’s a shame that Joseph doesn’t get more notice in the Gospel accounts.  In fact, Joseph is truly a silent character.  The Scriptures record not one utterance fromContinueContinue reading “Devotion #2”

Devotion #1

Browsing through the headlines… This is what we do every morning:  Wake up.  Grab your smartphone.  Grab your coffee.  Fox News.  CNN.  Maybe a quick perusal of the big media outlets, too—ABC, NBC, CBS.  Facebook.  Email.  That’s the usual order.  Most of it seems biased in one way or another. Many of the articles areContinueContinue reading “Devotion #1”

The Real Reason to Remember January 6

“LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE” — Jesus You’ve probably heard the date of January 6 talked about ad nauseum for a while now… it’s all over the news.  According to the talking heads in the media, the only thing worth remembering today is the protest that turned violent on this day one year ago, when concernedContinueContinue reading “The Real Reason to Remember January 6”

A SERMON VIDEO for the start of the NEW YEAR

Happy New Year! It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything… A crazy year of pandemic, moving to a new town and a brand-new church. We also adopted our fourth child and we have another foster child that we hope to adopt in a few months. So yeah, a little crazy! 🙂 Looking ahead… MyContinueContinue reading “A SERMON VIDEO for the start of the NEW YEAR”

Should God Say “THANK YOU?”

Jesus says: “Will any one of you who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep say to him when he has come in from the field, ‘Come at once and recline at table’? Will he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare supper for me, and dress properly, and serve me while I eat and drink, and afterward you willContinueContinue reading “Should God Say “THANK YOU?””

Another Good Story for Lent

“Every Man for Himself” or “Women and Children First” It’s the middle of the night. There’s a horrific, ungodly noise and everything shudders.  The ship you’re on has just collided with a large rock. Immediately 100 men are drowned in their beds as water pours into the cabins. Precious minutes remain before the ship is entirelyContinueContinue reading “Another Good Story for Lent”

Should I get the Covid Vaccine? Is it morally compromised?

Close-up medical syringe with a vaccine. Should I get the Covid Vaccine? Is it morally compromised?  Such are the questions we must ask these days.  But as millions of Americans que up for vaccination, I think it’s worth asking.  The big conundrum is the fact that some vaccines on the market these days either containContinueContinue reading “Should I get the Covid Vaccine? Is it morally compromised?”

Some profound insight from a most unlikely source.

Ted Kennedy “Truth and Tolerance in America Speech”1977 I’ve been very upset, lately.  Every time I read the headlines in the news my blood boils a little… sometimes, a lot.  As I am sure you are all well aware, I am a thoroughly conservative Christian pastor and I’m deeply troubled these days by the generalContinueContinue reading “Some profound insight from a most unlikely source.”

Some random thoughts… and a good story at the beginning of Lent

Photo by ArtHouse Studio on Pexels.com It’s been a about a week since I last posted anything… I originally created this blog for the 30 Days of Prayer and Purpose, but now that it’s over, I’ve been wondering what I’ll do next. So, until I figure things out, I’ll probably post some random thoughts, asContinueContinue reading “Some random thoughts… and a good story at the beginning of Lent”