From a Pastor's Point of View

faith

  • The People that Walk in Darkness Have Seen a Great Light

    “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light. On those living in a pitch-dark land, light has dawned.” (Is. 9:2).      There is a familiar hymn whose chorus reads, “For the darkness shall turn to dawning, and the… Continue reading

  • Tear Open the Heavens

    “If only you would tear open the heavens and come down!” (Is. 64:1 CEB).      Advent is a season that calls us into a re-examination of our faith life. What are the things that we keep in the shadows; that… Continue reading

  • Not Enough Paper to Go Around

    “But there are also many other things Jesus did; and if they were all to be recorded, I don’t think the whole world could contain the books that would have to be written!” (John 21:25 CJSB). As the Gospel of John… Continue reading

  • Gripe, Gripe, Gripe!

    God delivered the people of Israel and what do they manage to do? Gripe about their circumstances. Never mind that Moses, with God’s help, led the people out of bondage. Everyone safely crossed the sea and witnessed one of, if… Continue reading

  • God, the Creator of All

    “God answered him (Moses), ‘Who gives a person a mouth?  Who makes a person dumb or deaf,  keen-sighted or blind?  Isn’t it I, Adonai?’”  (Ex. 4:11 CJB). Those of us who either have or are caregivers for those with chronic illness know what it is like to feel as if we are the cause of our loved one’s affliction. We said or did something… Continue reading

  • Really Listen for the Truth

    As a pastor, I am privileged to a wealth of information.  There are times that I just shake my head and keep moving forward.  No matter what I hear, I try to listen for the truth that is sometimes buried… Continue reading

  • A Summer Treat

    This picture was taken at my sons’ favorite restaurant.  It is called Burrito Express.  Both boys enjoy the wonderful tortillas that are made on the spot.  This restaurant is as close to Tex-Mex that we can get living in Rio… Continue reading

  • Miracles Are All Around Us!

    I could write about the wonderful class that I just finished at Austin Presbyterian Seminary, but then I would also have to write about the amazing friendships that I developed while I was in Austin.  I could write about the… Continue reading

  • Gratitude

    Gratitude…what a simple little word with incredible depth. There is no other way to describe the moments when I am overcome with thanksgiving for my journey. Sometimes I have climbed some very large mountains, while at other times I simply… Continue reading

  • 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