This past week we began our stewardship season with a focus on prayer.  I was grateful to focus on this important part of my faith journey, as it reminded me of a very sacred moment when my oldest boy was… Continue reading

One of my greatest joys as I continue my journey of faith is to recognize and learn from other religious practices.  I was raised in a tradition that did not encourage learning about the important components of other cultures and… Continue reading

Let me say first and foremost, this is not a political blog.  I am not attempting to sway anyone to vote a certain way regarding my own thoughts and reflections concerning faith and how one expresses faith.  Okay, now that… Continue reading

     A parishioner made this coat for me.  I put this amazing robe on, proudly wearing my many colors. I thought back to the years when I couldn’t have dreamed of putting this on for fear of being ridiculed.… Continue reading

Yesterday was one of those crazy days that seemed to go on forever.  The thought of sitting still and writing down a thought or idea was just not in the cards.  I was experiencing anxiety like I had never experienced… Continue reading

This past week I submitted my final project for a class that I took in June. The professore-mailed me confirming that my work was fine and sufficient enough to fulfill the requirements of the course. Yeah me. Three classes down,… Continue reading

This past week was fast and furious. My wife, my youngest son, and I had a great time in Dallas. We all attended the National Hemophilia Conference, each of us with your own agendas. Cazandra and her wonderful team at… Continue reading

Yesterday one of the dearest people on the planet visited me at my church. I’m talking about Theresa Cronin. She, along with her husband Russ, attended one of the services at Rio Rancho United Methodist Church. I begged her silence… Continue reading