After 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 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 moreA week has passed since the beginning of a new year. Many came to it with hope and determination, looking forward to a fresh start. Others, jaded by years of failed resolutions, look back with feelings of discouragement, regret and guilt. Have I, they wonder, ruined the plan God had…
Read moreI am not big on resolutions but I do like lists. As I thought about 2018, I concluded that I hadn’t accomplished anything of merit. I started to get all negative and then thought wait a minute what did I do even if I don’t think it is done. Well,…
Read moreThings that use to occupy my mind and catch my attention just simply don’t any longer. I suppose passing time has a way of exposing what is important and what isn’t. I have many experiences in my life that have molded me and opened my eyes, while it is important…
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