Forgive me for sharing a slightly edited version of a post I published last year, but this month is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and we can all use a reminder! Most people think (if they stop to think about it) that slavery ended in 1865. Sadly, that is false. Human…
Read moreAfter many years serving in a Pastoral role, we are in a place now where we are looking for a new church. Over the past several months, since we began a sabbatical from full time Pastoring, we have visited several different churches. All whom have wonderful musicians in place and…
Read moreThe steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” (Lamentations 3:22-24 ESV) We are always getting excited when a new year…
Read moreRecently, my granddaughter repeated something that she overheard from a conversation that adults were having in the other room. It reminded me of how unaware we can become of those around us who are listening and watching us. This not only made me aware of how little ears are listening…
Read moreNew: different from that which has been before As we begin a new year, often we resolve to do some things differently. All too often, our resolve weakens as the days go on and we find ourselves settling back into our old habits. There is a passage in Revelation 21:1-5…
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