From a Pastor's Point of View

God’s presence

  • Our Stories of Freedom

    I am reading a book that accents the power of our own testimonies and how sharing the love of God through our own stories dates back to New Testament tradition. There is incredible power in sharing how we came to… Continue reading

  • We Have To Journey On!

    It is hard to believe that tomorrow is Palm Sunday. In one short week we will journey into the darkest places of our faith only to celebrate the greatest joy the following Sunday. This Lenten season has been about our… Continue reading

  • Are the Gospel Miracles for Everyone?

    This week I am using the reading from the liturgy found in the Gospel of Mark 1:29-39.  I am drawn to the story not as an interpreter of the story itself, but how the message of healing is one that… 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

  • 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

  • Vacation Bible School

    Today is the last day of Vacation Bible School at my church.  While I am exhausted I am very thankful for the endless possibilities that are available during this unique ministry of the global church.  We are not only sharing… Continue reading

  • The Mighty Voice of God

    “And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.”  (Acts 2:2  NRSV). I know that several of my last postings have been about being… Continue reading

  • I Do Not Cease Giving Thanks

    “I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers” (Ephesians 1:15-16 NRSV).… Continue reading

  • Be Still and Know

    “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10 NRSV) Yeah, right! That is much easier said than done. Many times in ministry there is not time to be still. Sometimes people with whom you serve hurt you in… Continue reading