From a Pastor's Point of View

Christianity

  • More Travel?

    Last week I was in Glorietta, NM attending the New Mexico Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. I went home on Friday and flew to Austin, Texas to take my third class in my Doctorate of Ministries studies. While… Continue reading

  • The Joy Killers

    There are people that we meet along the path that, if not careful, will attempt to rob us of our joy.  We are left with a feeling of discouragement and absolute defeat.  We must be careful to keep the light… Continue reading

  • When Souls Collide

    This weekend I had the opportunity to sing with my big stinky son.  I love to make music with him, because I know that he gets me.  We sound alike and our phrasing is similar.  Several of the members of… Continue reading

  • My Greatest Work of Art

    Yesterday Cazandra and I decided to watch one of our favorite movies, the Cider House Rules.  Both the movie and the book are amazing and deal with issues of abandonment, family, and true calling.  It is storytelling at its finest. … Continue reading

  • The Last Day Before My First Day!

    As Holy Saturday draws to a close I feel as if I am walking through a door to begin another adventure. My Lenten obligation is fulfilled with the writing of this blog entry. Forty days of writing have been lessons… Continue reading

  • Resurrection on the Darkest of Days

    Today is a day that our church traditionally focuses on the death of Jesus. Our church service is usually called the Service of Darkness. There is typically little, if any, light in the sanctuary. I am drawn to it because… Continue reading

  • We Will Conquer Rome

    I just returned home from our Maundy Thursday service. We presented the Living Last Supper as we did on Palm Sunday. I heard a line that really touched me this evening. One of the disciples said the phrase, “We will… Continue reading

  • 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

  • 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