Pastor's Word
November 26, 2023 – The Lesson that Leads to a Joyful Life
Philippians 4:10-13 NRSV 10 I rejoice in the Lord greatly that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned for me but had no…
November 19, 2023 – Happy Thanksgiving
Philippians 4:4-9 NRSV 4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be…
November 12, 2023 – The Space Between Stimulus and Response
Philippians 1:12-21 NRSV 12 I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually resulted in the progress of the gospel, 13 so that…
November 5, 2023 – A Thank You Note from Prison
Philippians 1:3-11 NRSV 3 I thank my God for every remembrance of you, 4 always in every one of my prayers for all of you, praying with joy 5 for…
October 29, 2023 – A Flame from the Embers (Panel)
Jeremiah 31:31-34 NRSV 31 The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 32…
October 22, 2023 – Shattered Illusions
Jeremiah 12:1-6 NRSV 1 You will be in the right, O Lord, when I lay charges against you, but let me put my case to you. Why does the…
October 15, 2023 – Rekindling Faith from the Ashes
Jeremiah 8:18-22 NRSV 18 My joy is gone; grief is upon me; my heart is sick. 19 Listen! The cry of the daughter of my people from far and…
October 8, 2023 – Like Fire in My Bones
Jeremiah 20:7-13 NRSV 7 O Lord, you have enticed me, and I was enticed; you have overpowered me, and you have prevailed. I have become a laughingstock all day…
October 1, 2024 – Burning Down the House
Jeremiah 7:1-15 NRSV 1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: 2 Stand in the gate of the Lord’s house, and proclaim there this word, and say,…
From the Pastor's Desk
Walking the Way-Notes from the Adventures and Misadventures on the Journey of Faith
This blog will share thoughts, ideas, and reflections on what I have learned on the path to try and follow Jesus. I will share stories and experiences that will hopefully help you and inspire you along the Way.
When the Sky Falls
Now, I’ve been crazy, Can’t you tell? I threw stones at the stars but the whole sky fell.” Lyrics from The Stable Song by Gregory Alan Isakov. Last year we held a worship service in the chapel around this song. I had friends who not only performed the song beautifully…
Walking the Way
I love to hike. Give me a trail with a canopy of blue sky and green leaves with a stream running beside the path and you will hear no complaints from me. The sound of running water and birds singing have brought me to tears on the trail. I consider…