From a Pastor's Point of View

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  • There Is Indeed a Time for Everything

    “There’s a season for everything and a time for every matter under the heavens” (Eccl. 3:1 CEB). I am drawn to the reading from the Book of Ecclesiastes 3:1-13.  There is something about the incredible awareness of being human that… Continue reading

  • We Know What We Know

    First of all, I have to say that I am a very grateful pastor as I have learned how loving and caring my congregation truly is.  We have been inundated by prayers, food, and words of hope and inspiration to… Continue reading

  • Take Time to Be Holy!

      Today I met with my incredible staff at a restaurant (Gabriel’s) in Santa Fe, NM. The food was wonderful. After a great meeting I was dropped off at the Santa Fe Plaza. My wife is joining me for a… Continue reading

  • The Very Moment I Was Ordained

    It is nice to look at this picture, because when I was ordained I did not see a thing (at least not physically).  I closed my eyes and focused on the moment for which I had studied so hard.  All… Continue reading

  • Renewal of Spirit

    I am currently in Nashville attending the Festival of Homiletics. I have heard nothing but phenomenal preaching and I am encouraged to journey forward with a renewal of spirit. I have met many people from different denominations and across the… Continue reading

  • Mother’s Day With a Twist

    This coming Sunday is Mother’s Day.  I have not really contemplated the reality that many of us will celebrate this day without our mothers (at least in the physical sense).  The truth is, I have been thinking about my mom… Continue reading

  • Why I Am a Christian

    This past Saturday I was getting ready for bed and I started entertaining the question, “Why are you a Christian?”  I started to grasp for the typical responses to the question about God’s love and how I am saved through… Continue reading

  • You Are Your Mother’s Child

    This past week I had the opportunity to speak with a lady who worked with my mother.  We talked of good times and laughed a lot.  I enjoyed speaking to my friend and particularly appreciated the stories that were shared… Continue reading

  • Embracing the Sacredness of Tradition

    I asked my son to come and help prepare the church for tonight’s gathering.  We will honor and remember the ancient custom known as Stations of the Cross.  As our fantastic Youth Director guided us through the preparation, my son… Continue reading

  • The Ministries that Go Unnoticed

    This past Saturday I had to make a quick trip up to the church. When I opened the door I was shocked as I heard the sound of voices in the sanctuary. When I went in to see who was… Continue reading