From a Pastor's Point of View

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  • A New Start: A New Beginning

    Here we are in a new year.  Many of us set new goals, with new expectations in both our personal and professional lives.  Yes, we are given a chance to start over.  We are encouraged to change our way of… Continue reading

  • What Does it Mean to Cherish?

    Yesterday, I had an amazing experience at my church.  We had a big snow storm, and the attendance for Sunday morning worship was extremely small.  My church usually averages about 170 in worship.  Due to the storm, we had 45… Continue reading

  • How Many More Days?

    We have a little Christmas calendar, but is in the shape of a clock.  My youngest son is the keeper of the calendar.  Each day he adjusts the hand that signals one day closer to Christmas.  As we get closer… Continue reading

  • Advent Reminds Me Who Is In Control

    As we find ourselves already in the middle of the Advent season, I am constantly made aware that plans are made with the understanding that life can change our direction in a New York minute.  I never would have imagined… Continue reading

  • We Are Still Waiting

    This time of year can become incredibly routine as we begin another year in the church calendar.  The season of Advent suggests the idea of anticipating the coming of the Savior into the world.  Hasn’t he come already?  We did… Continue reading

  • A Week of Thanksgiving

    It is hard to believe that this Thursday is Thanksgiving.  I am looking forward to some time with family, including great food.  This time of year is extremely sacred to me, because it will mark four years since my mother… Continue reading

  • Careful the Things You Say

    I am teaching a confirmation course at my church.  While my schedule is hectic on Sunday mornings, I am very grateful to take some time with our amazing youth members.  If they are the leaders of the future, our church… Continue reading

  • In the Wee Small Hours

    It is 3:30 a.m., and I woke up with an unusual clarity.  I wish I could return to sleep, but I know that I am too awake to even pretend that I could lay down and drift back into unconsciousness.… Continue reading

  • Halloween

    I have to be honest.  I have never enjoyed Halloween.  I was always made to wear ridiculous costumes, forced to go up to homes that I didn’t know, and beg for candy.  This was a nightmare for me.  I didn’t… Continue reading

  • My Father’s Face

    My youngest son competed in a golf tournament this past weekend.  It was sponsored by C.S.L. Behring in Phoenix, Arizona.  They did a wonderful job hosting the event dedicated to the bleeding disorders community.  Kids of all ages were invited… Continue reading