From a Pastor's Point of View

Faith

  • God Can Handle Our Complaints

    One thing that I respect about the ancient Hebrew prophets is their unwavering honesty.  Many times God addressed the people regarding their sin, but sometimes the cries and needs of the people were presented to God.  At first one might… Continue reading

  • The Ties that Bind Us Together

    It is approximately 6:20 a.m. and I am sitting in the Midway Airport in Chicago.  To say I am a little anxious is an understatement.  I am flying to Houston to be with my mother through a very difficult time. … Continue reading

  • A Season of Thanksgiving

    My church has claimed the four weeks before Advent as a Season of Thanksgiving.  With that said, I had a very small encounter today that left me with a feeling of absolute gratitude.  I visited my five year old son… Continue reading

  • Redeemed 101

    “O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, those he redeemed from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from… Continue reading

  • 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

  • The Prayer of Peace

    “Though the fig tree does not blossom, and no fruit is on the vines; though the produce of the olive fails and the fields yield no food; though the flock is cut off from the fold and there is no… Continue reading

  • Let Us Continue the Work!

    While we were in Florida we stayed at a place designed for those who are awarded a Make a Wish trip.  The name of the place is called Give Kids the World.  It is an incredible place designed to meet… Continue reading

  • We Are Going to Disneyworld!

    This week I am reminded of my mission and calling.  I am meant to be a servant to the world.  I am called to share the Good News to a world in desperate need of God.  That is my calling… Continue reading

  • The Storm, God and Me

    To say that there have been storms in my life over the past few weeks is a drastic understatement to say the very least.  My youngest son has been hospitalized for a week now.  He went through surgery last Friday… Continue reading

  • Let Us Cross the Bridge

    This past week my family and I attended a symposium in San Francisco.  While the conference was jam packed with wonderful information, we did get a little free time to explore the city.  I was drawn to Fisherman’s Warf.  I… Continue reading