journey
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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
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Our Journey Takes Us North
I love to help people build things. When performing in shows I loved being a part of the whole process that resulted in a big production. When I worked in the public school system and in music ministry, I enjoyed… Continue reading
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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
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Let Us Cross the Bridge
This past week my family and I attended a symposium in San Francisco. While the conference was jam packed with wonderful information, we did get a little free time to explore the city. I was drawn to Fisherman’s Warf. I… Continue reading
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Loincloth, Nakedness, and Shame Oh My!
“Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made loincloths for themselves” (Gen. 3:7 NRSV). As I prepare for Lent, I stumbled across Genesis 3:7 and was… Continue reading
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What is schedule?
When I lived in Houston, I remember one of the things that drove me crazy was the complete predictability of my schedule. Every day seemed to be planned out and ordered. I became resigned to the fact that I would… Continue reading
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The Journey Through the Exile
I am now an official commissioned pastor in the United Methodist Church. Up until this point, I served as a local pastor. Being a local pastor meant that I served one church in my annual conference. I could not offer… Continue reading
From a Pastor's Point of View 