From a Pastor's Point of View

Scripture does not tell us how Jesus felt when the angels (or as in Mark’s and Luke’s account the Spirit) led him into the wilderness.  Was he nervous?  Did he think that this was the moment that he would face the wrath… Continue reading

I often tell people that my mind is a dangerous neighborhood, so I never go in there alone. I am a master at projecting “what if” scenarios, and man I can think up some doozies. I get carried away about… Continue reading

As I think about taking my journey into the wilderness, I pause to wonder how my journey might look. For me, I have a vision of walking through an area surrounded by mountains. Kind of like the picture that I… Continue reading

Below is a transcript of a part of a sermon that I preached today at Rio Rancho UMC. There are times in life where everything appears to be going wrong. It seems that each way we turn we discover yet… Continue reading

I have to admit something. I looked at my computer today and thought, “Do I have to write another post today?” Immediately I reprimanded myself. Yes, I do have a crazy inner dialogue that argues back and forth. It is… Continue reading

One of my favorite Biblical verses is taken from the Song of Songs, “Many waters cannot quench love nor can floods drown it” (Song 8:7 NKJV).  I lived near the coast for enough years to experience tropical storms and hurricanes.… Continue reading

Most of you who know me understand that I entered adulthood with a lot of scars.  I did not come from a conventional home, and some of the events in my childhood left wounds that I am still hoping to… Continue reading

A few months ago my family decided to clean out the garage.  That meant getting rid of a bunch of unwanted things that were of no use.  As we sifted through boxes, we were able to clear some much-needed space.… Continue reading

Not too far off in the wilderness, I can see a place to stop and rest.  I just take one step in front of the other knowing respite is just that much closer.  Now is not the time to fall or… Continue reading

This day is uneventful but very busy.  My earliest meeting is at 9:00 a.m. and my latest is 7:00 p.m.  Between those times, I have a funeral service for which to prepare, not to mention Sunday morning worship.  Oh, and I… Continue reading