God’s presence
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What to Do When Faith Does Not Provide Answers
As a pastor, I turn to my faith to provide answers to questions that often prove difficult and are beyond my ability to explain. When times get tough, I turn to my sacred texts to find a glimmer of… Continue reading
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In a New Place, With New People, and New Ways of Doing Ministry
As a pastor, one of the most challenging issues I face is relocating to a new worship space. My five years in Belen proved excellent, but now the possibilities seem endless in my new parish, St. Paul’s UMC in… Continue reading
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There is a Time to Mourn When Moving to Another Church
“Everything on earth has its own time and its own season” (Eccl. 3:1 CEB). The first verse from the third chapter of Ecclesiastes reminds me that mourning the loss of the church I leave is natural. The reading does not… Continue reading
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The Art of Leaving Well and Embracing Another Part of the Journey
Next month, my family and I will embark on a new chapter as the Cabinet of the New Mexico Annual Conference has entrusted me with the role of pastor at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Las Cruces. As I… Continue reading
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Holy Week is Here
It is hard to believe that Holy Week is here. We waited so long and are encountering the darkest season of our faith. Within a few short hours, the world would see the crucifixion of the one who came… Continue reading
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Stuck in the Middle of the Desert
My journey through Lent leads me to some unexpected places. At this moment, I find myself in a metaphorical desert, unable to discern the path ahead. I often question if I will ever experience beauty as I once did.… Continue reading
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Recalling Wonderful Memories from Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Over the next several weeks, I will write about some of my most cherished moments as a pastor in the churches where I served. I first served the First United Methodist Church of Truth or Consequences. I told my… Continue reading
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Finding Ways to Keep a Holy Lent
It is hard to believe that we are approaching the middle of March. Last week, it felt like we celebrated Christmas. Nevertheless, here we are. This past week was the first Sunday of Lent. I am playing catch up… Continue reading
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The Difficult Job of Moving as a Pastor
This past week, the Cabinet of the New Mexico Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church asked me to move to a new appointment at the end of June. I will be the new pastor of St. Paul’s United Methodist… Continue reading
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The Guest, our Lord and Savior, Arrives, and We Welcome Him In
Today is Christmas Eve. It is a time when the family gathers around us to welcome the Christ into our conversations and homes. We finished preparing for our welcomed guest. It is time to celebrate greatness. The very image… Continue reading
From a Pastor's Point of View 