God’s presence
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One of My Favorite Pictures
This picture was taken of me and my mother in June, 2010. The same day that I was accepted as a provisional elder in the New Mexico Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, I also received my Master of… Continue reading
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Paralyzed By the Past
There is someone that I know that just celebrated a tremendous milestone. There is a reason to be happy and give thanks for the many hurdles that had to be crossed in order to reach this amazing goal. There were… Continue reading
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When Souls Collide
This weekend I had the opportunity to sing with my big stinky son. I love to make music with him, because I know that he gets me. We sound alike and our phrasing is similar. Several of the members of… Continue reading
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My Greatest Work of Art
Yesterday Cazandra and I decided to watch one of our favorite movies, the Cider House Rules. Both the movie and the book are amazing and deal with issues of abandonment, family, and true calling. It is storytelling at its finest. … Continue reading
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A Moment to Remember
Yesterday afternoon I attended synagogue at Congregation Albert, in Albuquerque. The service was dedicated to the remembrance of those who were victims of the Holocaust. I was moved by the gathering of people from many faith traditions as I saw… Continue reading
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Let You Light Shine!
My body is still in shock that Holy Week is officially in the history books. I’m still trying to figure out where the time has gone. This year is moving by way too fast for my liking. Can’t we just… Continue reading
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The Last Day Before My First Day!
As Holy Saturday draws to a close I feel as if I am walking through a door to begin another adventure. My Lenten obligation is fulfilled with the writing of this blog entry. Forty days of writing have been lessons… Continue reading
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Resurrection on the Darkest of Days
Today is a day that our church traditionally focuses on the death of Jesus. Our church service is usually called the Service of Darkness. There is typically little, if any, light in the sanctuary. I am drawn to it because… Continue reading
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We Will Conquer Rome
I just returned home from our Maundy Thursday service. We presented the Living Last Supper as we did on Palm Sunday. I heard a line that really touched me this evening. One of the disciples said the phrase, “We will… Continue reading
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Sharing Traditions
Last night we observed a Seder meal at my church. I am very glad that we celebrate this ancient tradition as we remember our deliverance from the people and things that once enslaved us. I was very happy when two… Continue reading
From a Pastor's Point of View 