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Monday Morning Quarterback; Reflections from your Pastor           If your heart is broken over the most recent tragedy in Florida, I’m there with you.  Our thoughts and prayers are certainly with them. But more than our thoughts and prayers, I believe the time has come for us to “repent”. Let me explain; the perception of … Read more…

Monday Morning Quarterback; Reflections from your Pastor           Now that all the hype and hoopla have ended regarding the Super Bowl,  you might be wondering who to root for now?  What do fanatical fans do in the off season with all that passion they have for the “home team. People are passionate about many things, … Read more…

            It’s somewhat interesting to note that when the subject of following Jesus comes up we all seem to be onboard and positive about the idea. But when someone suggests that following requires leaving the comfort of our easy chair or a commitment of our time, talent and treasures, the idea of following becomes … Read more…

Monday Morning Quarterback; Reflections from your Pastor           “Come and see” is one of those phrases that is loaded with potential. It can be used in way that seeks to prove another wrong or point out an error. It can be used when there is something cool worth “looking at”. But I think the best … Read more…

          “Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places” go the lyrics from an old country song which ironically reminds me of an essay I recently read. The essay was from a teenager admitting her addiction to online social media. She stated that while she knew she should be doing other … Read more…

            Holiday Hangovers are the worst! I’m not talking about the kind that comes from drinking too much. But rather that feeling that you need a break from all the festivities and merriment. Not that we need a cessation of joy, but perhaps it feels like we need a prolonged sense of peace in … Read more…

            Have you ever wondered why there seems to be a time limit on acting the way we do around Christmas? I’m not talking about the scroogy behavior some people exhibit (me!) But rather the all nice and sweet and filled with joy kind of behavior. The whole “it’s the most wonderful time of … Read more…

          In our current culture that seems to thrive on negative news, wrongdoing and conflict, the idea of “Good News” can seem like an oxymoron. If one pays attention to any number of media outlets, you might think that there is little or nothing good to report on in our world, … Read more…

For me, the season of Advent is a time to ponder and prepare. It is a time to quiet my heart and mind and spend some extra time practicing listening to God. I’m guessing you might be reading this and thinking, “are you crazy?” This time leading up to Christmas is a zoo! There seems … Read more…

I wonder if we have lost our innate ability to marvel at the amazing?   I’m not trying to be cynical here, just realistic. Are we surprised by anything incredible anymore? So many advances in technology and science and medicine, we seem almost unfazed by what is going on in our world. We use the word … Read more…