Friends, I am seldom lost for words. But they seem to be failing me presently. I do not know what to say about yesterday and really about this past year. I take courage from the wisdom of scripture that we are not alone and that when we lack even the words to pray the Spirit steps in and...
Friends, "Dwelling” – I just love that word. It gives me a feeling of comfort and safety. “Dwelling” – maybe it means looking around your space with fresh eyes. Looking to be blessed by all that you see and all that you already have. For me, I think we have had a...
The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom…Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees.Say to those who are of a fearful heart, “Be strong, do not fear!Here is...
“The soul consistently calls us back to our birthright form, back to lives that are grounded, connected and whole.”-Dr. Parker Palmer The Active Life Friends, This past October marked our 9 year anniversary in San Antonio. The opportunity to be a pastor at a church like University...
Church Family, We’ve reached that month of every year when many people practice the discipline of acknowledging the things that they are grateful for. This year, in Kids Ministry, we could not be more grateful for the return of Sunday morning and Wednesday Night Programming for all...
Friends, I have grown quite fond of hiking. I love the trees, the wildlife (well most of it), the breeze, and the sun. In a world so centered on screens and technology, merely walking in creation is a renewing escape. There are times on an unfamiliar trail, particularly on a hot day or when...
Friends, I am writing this on Monday, November 2. One day before Election Day 2020. I’ve got to tell you, I have the full gamut of emotions coursing through my brain today. First of all, I have to own that there is fear. Fear for how people will respond to the results of the election and...
Friends, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will...
Friends,We have a saying in my family that comes about whenever we are disappointed with how something turns out: “It’s not what I expected.” It comes from some past moments when my mom declared it about an entrée she ordered at a restaurant – sometimes reality is...
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! -1 John 3:1 Friends, I spent the first 10 years of my life in Bryan, TX. I had lots of friends and was close (30-minute drive) to all my extended family. We...
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