From a Pastor's Point of View

faith choices

  • Our gifts to the world and our gifts to God

    “Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s” (Matt. 25:21 NRSV). The religious scholars knew that they had Jesus right where they wanted him.  They asked, “Is it lawful… Continue reading

  • Let us love one another

    As we approach the tenth anniversary of 9/11, I am reminded of a story from my own life that changed me profoundly.  Long before the terrorist attacks I befriended a family.  They were, and still are, kind and understanding.  I… Continue reading

  • When Someone Wrongs You

    For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, says the LORD,because they have called you an outcast: ‘It is Zion; no one cares for her!’ (NRSV Jer. 30:17) I recently was doing some volunteer work… Continue reading

  • The "ands" and "ors"

    “Let the moment go, but don’t forget it for a moment though. Just remembering you’ve had an ‘and’ when your back to ‘or’ makes the ‘or’ mean more than it did before. Now I understand and it’s time to leave… Continue reading