Pastor’s Blog – February 2022

God in the difficult Some things in life are just downright hard.  I thought fixing the heating problem in our home would be simple, but it wasn’t.  I thought replacing our bathroom vanity would not be a big deal, but it was.  I thought programming a new remote...

Entering the Gospel of John

Every year in our home we have a Chrismon tree.  Hanging from the branches of the Frasier Fir are crosses made out of white beads, crocheted crosses, gold crowns, paper stars, Chi Rho ornaments, and delicate angels.  And around this time every year, I begin thinking...

Pastor’s blog – October 2021

Stuck in Traffic The other day I was traveling on I-64 when suddenly everything came to a halt.  These days, it seems like a common occurrence on an interstate.  This time, I could actually see what the situation was.  There was an accident about 15 cars in front of...

Pastor’s blog – September 2021

On September 12th, we begin a new cycle in the Narrative Lectionary.  We begin this holy story with God speaking a word and all of creation springs into life.  Here are the opening lines to the story of God, and the story of us:  In the beginning when God created the...

Pastor’s blog – August 2021

An old jug The last time I was visiting my mom, she gave me an old jug.  She’s had it for years and now was ready to pass it on to me.  It’s not very fancy, but it is rather beautiful.  There’s a cork stuck in the top and the colors of the glaze are earthy tones of...

Pastor’s blog – July 2021

Finding a peaceful place To have a place where you can go and feel at peace is so important for our spirit.  For some, it could be a favorite park bench where you watch children and dogs play.  It could be a leisurely walk on the beach or a hike on a mountain trail. ...