My whoopings as a child were almost always for my smart mouth. I’ve always been a smart aleck. I try to use my powers for good and not for evil, but it is hard sometimes. After I became a Christian, … Continue reading
Today is the last day of my sabbatical, or what we call in the United Methodist Church, a renewal leave. It’s a time as a pastor to take a break, go away with Jesus, renew yourself, and refocus. I needed … Continue reading
June 27 marked the fourth Sunday of my renewal leave (i.e. Sabbatical), and I’m just about at my halfway point of this time. It has been a real blessing. I took my first church job in 1997, as Youth Minister … Continue reading
Today is forty years since my Mama Sarah was murdered. Every April 16th I take a few minutes to write about her, her life, her death, and all that has come after. For those familiar with my story, I’ve always called … Continue reading
I don’t like bad news. I’m the kind of guy that always wants the bad news first so I can end with the good. I like having the good taste in my mouth. I don’t like leaving on a somber … Continue reading
Hello friends, remember me? Sorry I haven’t shared much with you recently, but I’ve been really busy with our Rooted in Christ Bible Reading plan. If you’ve not checked it out, visit http://www.stm-umc.org/rooted or you can text @39110 to 81010 … Continue reading
As we get close to Christmas this year, I’ve been doing some reflecting. For me this year, it’s been challenging, both personally and professionally. Personally, it’s been a year that hurt in some ways that I didn’t expect at the … Continue reading
I often joke in the life of the church, once we pass Halloween and the “Fall Fest” Season, it’s a straight shot to Christmas. Everything picks up, our schedules fill up, and before you know it, it’s Christmas Eve, and … Continue reading
Hey everyone, it’s been a few weeks since I’ve shared some thoughts here on my blog and through email. There’s a couple of reasons why. First, I’ve just had a lot of things going on in my life and my … Continue reading
Last night in Bible Study at St. Matthew’s, I asked a question. What is the point of salvation? Why are we saved? What is the reason? Lots of good (and right) reasons where given – to go to heaven, to … Continue reading
