She was so proud to show me the photo of her in a very special sari. She was all smiles both as she showed me the picture and in the...

Finally he sent his son to them, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’ ~Matthew 21:37 Respect. When you read this verse in context in the...

As we finish up our final week of the four-week preaching series, focusing on forgiveness and fresh starts, I am reflecting on how part...

“That’s not fair.” Remembering what it was like to parent younger children, I heard that phrase regularly. As they got older it wasn’t...

"The secret to life is enjoying the passage of time"- James Taylor Years and years ago I got to hear James Taylor in concert. When he...

An Invitation: to focus on forgiveness in the month of September. It feels like fall in the air. As we head into a new season, I will be...

Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer (Romans 12:12 NRSV) Get behind me. Tone of voice is difficult to determine...

"Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you." Jeremiah 29:12

The silent “t”. Over the years I have discovered that having a silent “t” in my first name helps weed out telemarketing phone calls. When...

Shortly before Martin Luther died, a piece of paper containing his handwriting was found in his pocket. Among other words on the paper...

Trust God! With a fist raised like in a cheer- we said it again and again during Vacation Bible School (VBS). It was the call and...

It was more than enough. What seemed like so little was more than enough. The brief outdoor graveside service was enough. The eulogy,...

First breath. Last breath. Every breath in between. As I drove to a hospice visit I spoke with another pastor on the phone. She shared...

Here comes the judge, here comes the judge….Sometimes laughing can help remind me to take off the robe and put down the gavel. Maybe you...

Every year we talk about getting an early start to our garden by planting seeds indoors in the early Spring. Every year we go and buy...

Pausing to watch the birds as I drink a cup of tea. Taking in a deep breath when I am uncertain and it feels like fear is welling up...

“Whoever welcomes you, welcomes me.” Matthew 10:40 When you are down and troubled and you need a helping hand….the lyrics from James...

Beloved, since God loved us so much, we also ought to love one another. - 1 John 4:17 WE- it speaks so much easier than it is to live it...

Both. Always and all ways. Both. Who knew? Who knew that such a powerful connection could be made across borders, across age groups,...

Naming the summer. A summer theme for us to work on as a family. We were a newly blended family with both of us working and a lot of...