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I find it more than a bit ironic that as humans, (maybe this is just the male of the species?) we tend not to consult other sources when traveling to an unknown destination. Perhaps it is the adventurous spirit within us, perhaps it is just the sense of “I can do it on my own.” … Read more…

The Gospel text from John known as the “Good Shepherd” ends with a statement of purpose as to why Jesus came to this earth. It states that Jesus came to give life, abundant life. In the Greek, the word means “beyond measure” or “more than we would expect.”  So, what do we envision when we … Read more…

Although, most of us would admit to loving a happy ending, the fact of the matter is, our life can lead us down some pretty dark and difficult paths. We cannot live very long without experiencing some sorrow and grief in this world. It is inevitable; and I think our inclination is to get past … Read more…

The biblical story of “Doubting Thomas” is a well-worn, often mis-read story. It is quite familiar, at least in part, to many people, even folks who have never read the Bible. Throughout history, Thomas became synonymous with someone who had trouble believing in something. At first glance, the story does give the impression that the … Read more…

I have always been fascinated with foreign languages, most likely because I love words and being able to communicate with everyone I meet. Several years ago, while on a mission trip in Costa Rica, I met a woman named Esperanza. She lived with her children in a tin shack with on again/off again electricity and … Read more…

“Unbind him, and let him go.” I’m always amazed when I see an illusionist that can get out of tight, often dangerous situations. Whether they are tied up with ropes or handcuffs or straitjackets, they come out at the end of the illusion, unscathed and free of their fetters. In yesterday’s Gospel, we have the … Read more…

“All I know is was I was blind, but now I see.” It seems to me that admitting the places in our own lives where we are blind, might just be the most difficult thing to do. It is not too hard to identify places in others, in our society, in our culture where we … Read more…

“Of course God exists, I just spoke to him this morning”. You may have read this before or it may serve as the punchline to a joke. But the sentiment behind it is no laughing matter. As followers of Jesus, called Christians, the world looks at us to perceive who God is. Heavy? You bet! … Read more…

In a time when “fake news” has become a global communication problem, our job as Christians has become much more difficult. I wonder if folks are so cynical of any message that the message of the Gospel goes unheard?  In regards to the nightly news or the plethora of news media outlets, we might just … Read more…

This was the message of Good News that Bishop Craig Satterlee brought to us yesterday in worship. I think it incredibly timely (in a God’s timing sort of way) that Bishop Craig brought us this reminder just before we begin our Lenten journey with Ash Wednesday. At its core, Ash Wednesday brings to the forefront … Read more…