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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
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Doing Last Minute Errands to Finish
My wife, Cazandra, and I just returned from last-minute shopping before the big day. She prepares a tray of this, a tray of that, and a mess of something. Our kitchen is the best place to be during the… Continue reading
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Remain Faithful; Christmas is Just Around the Corner
I am tired and weary. I promised to write a post daily through Advent, but I became increasingly anxious about what to put on paper. What more must I clean, and how long must I wait for Christ’s birth?… Continue reading
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We Ask the Savior to Come to Us
One of my favorite Advent carols is “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” Each verse implores the Spirit of the Living God to draw near. We plead for holy tenderness, reclaim the world through holy justice, and dwell with us… Continue reading
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Cleaning the Guest’s Room
Today, I will turn my attention to my guest’s room. I want to make it the most incredible room in the house. I feel humbled as I open the door. No matter what I do, it will never be… Continue reading
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Gathering at the Table Brings Me Joy
As we move through the season of Advent, we encounter many opportunities to dine with loved ones around a table. When we feast, we catch up and share moments to share our concerns and lift one another. This act… Continue reading
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Forgetting to Take Time to Be Still During the Holiday Rush
Today, I must be in a million places simultaneously. My anxiety level is high as I try to take one thing at a time and put a checkmark next to it on my list of things to accomplish. As… Continue reading
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I Will Serve Him If…
“But how could we possibly sing the LORD’s song on foreign soil?” (Ps. 137:4). As a pastor, I repeatedly hear, “I will start coming to church when I get my stuff together. I patiently respond, “Jesus does not care… Continue reading
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Did I Prepare Well Enough for My Guest?
When my wife and I expect company at home, we do our best to clean each room from top to bottom. When we had our dear friends over, we even placed things to cover up the less attractive areas.… Continue reading
From a Pastor's Point of View 