From a Pastor's Point of View

God’s presence

  • Today’s Reminder

    Most days I go about my business and get caught up in the routine of my schedule.  Now don’t get me wrong.  My activities throughout the day are anything but routine.  Most days I have to roll with the flow. … Continue reading

  • Staying One Step Ahead

    I looked back over a few of the posts that I have recently written and laugh when I realized that I have fallen into the trap. It is a necessary trap, but still a trap. As a church leader, I… Continue reading

  • Grateful for an Amazing Church

    Today I am filled with gratitude for being able to serve as the pastor of an amazing congregation. What a wonderful day we had celebrating Palm Sunday. I am grateful to the many people who helped prepare a service that… Continue reading

  • It’s All About Practice

    As a pastor, I learn lessons about life from just about everyone that I meet. Each person teaches me a little jewel about how to live with God and each other. Some lessons are extremely uplifting and positive, while others… Continue reading

  • Facing the Darkness

    I know that my last few posts have been a little darker than normal, but t’is the season. In the Christian tradition we are entering the most sacred time in our faith. Sunday will begin the week known as Holy… Continue reading

  • The Art of Changing

    I once heard a favorite pastor of mine ask a congregation, “Is it truly possible to change, or do we simply rearrange the chairs on the deck of the Titanic?”  I initially laughed at my friend’s question, but started thinking… Continue reading

  • When We See the Bottom

    There are times when I feel like I am sinking into a well.  No matter what I do I can’t seem to stop the free fall.  The truth is, life can sometimes be overwhelming.  We all know what it’s like… Continue reading

  • Being a Disciple

    One of the ways that my church observes Holy Week is to simulate the Last Supper.  Using the famous painting by Leonardo Da Vinci as the scene and the script by Ernest K. Emurian, the dramatic setting utilizes the idea… Continue reading

  • Focus Here! Focus There!

    As typical in ministry, there are a million and one things that need to be done.  I usually am pretty good at focusing on one issue at a time however, I am struggling to settle down and move in one… Continue reading

  • Stepping Out of the Box

    Today was a little uncomfortable for me. Not in a bad way. Today, in my sermon, I made my feelings known regarding a theological issue. I try to avoid going too far away from center on just about every Sunday,… Continue reading