I am always amazed at how God can weave even our mistakes into something meaningful, and today was no exception. I awoke this morning well rested, especially since we were able to gain an hour last night as we set our clocks back. I was equally well prepared for this morning’s events after spending a fair amount of time in final preparations last night. It […]
In our family, we celebrate special days over a period of time. So birthdays become birthday weeks and anniversaries become week, even month, long celebrations. This anniversary is no different. My wife and I began to celebrate our special day nearly a week before the actual day, and we continue to celebrate even now. As we enjoyed our memories and our time together, I began […]
Today, is the culmination of our congregation’s annual stewardship campaign. On this Consecration Sunday, we ask people to reaffirm their commitment to be stewards of all God gives them. Yes, this involves a financial pledge, but in includes so much more. Stewardship can be an unpopular topic. We like our privacy. We tire of the media voices inundating us with requests for money, and honestly, […]
It is not difficult to find fault. Every moment, just like every person, has the potential to fail us, and it seems as if those failings and challenges campaign for our attention. If our circumstances dictate our emotions, it takes very little to steal our joy and leave us frustrated, hurt and wishing for something else. But, what if our circumstances do not really have […]