I see it too often these days – people just choosing to exist!  For too many reasons to name, they give up on life, letting things go. Disappointment and disillusionment replace hope. On Monday morning they are already dreaming about… Continue reading

The gray skies overhead these last two days are a perfect reflection of my heart this morning. I am hesitant to complain since there is much in my life for which I should be deeply grateful, and yet – the… Continue reading

  In 2008, just a few months before he died, my Dad gave me a ring that he had worn since 1953! My mother had given it to him at the time of their engagement. A couple of years ago… Continue reading

Today America remembers. Tears will be shed at graves where the bodies of soldiers gone too soon from this earth lie.  We will try to find meaning in the sorrow with speeches, salutes, and songs. Flags will flutter; the red,… Continue reading

  I pulled this blog from the archives. It’s a message I need for this rainy Friday morning. Perhaps you do, as well? HUPOMONE  — I just get a kick out of saying that word – (hoop·om·on·ay). Go ahead, say… Continue reading

  Do you ever worry?  Of course you do. We all do. Anxiety is the common cold of American mental health.  The constant stream of negative news creates a sense of doom for far too many. To hear some talk… Continue reading

When I read of the tragic death of the Chris Cornell, of Soundgarden fame, who took his own life last week after a life-long struggle with depression, I was deeply and humbly thankful for the message I have believed, one that… Continue reading

The little girl pointed out her watercolor painting to me. The effort will not ever hang in a national gallery, I’m sure, but it was her work. A person who believes that she is a person of worth will almost… Continue reading

“I believe, Pastor, I really do.”  I knew what the person meant. He had this idea about God and liked to think about Him when things were feeling out of control. But, real faith?  Every choice the man made, just… Continue reading

“Dad, you sound really tired,” Chrissie said. “Why?”  Her observation was accurate. A combination of things: leadership challenges, concern for various members of the congregation, not sleeping very well for a few nights, internal battles …  just ordinary stuff of… Continue reading