. . . from the Pastor’s Desk

It’s the third day since Jesus died by crucifixion, on a cross, like a murdering thief. Buried in a borrowed tomb. It’s the third day. But we are not in Jerusalem or gathered in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Overdrive Grieving!

How can we obtain badly needed rest and sleep when mourning the death of a loved one? The shock of the death sends our physiology into overdrive. Our normal routines are changed. We stay up late, eat little or nothing, and often have to deal with a variety of emotions, especially depression.

Shoot It ‘Til The Bullets Are Gone – Then Throw It

I read this again the other day. “I will NEVER quit fighting to win against the enemy in my life. After all my bullets are gone from shooting my gun, then I’ll throw that blasted thing at ‘em. When that doesn’t work, then I’ll use my body to punch, kick and bite my way to freedom.

. . . from the Pastor’s Desk

Palm Sunday: April 2 nd is the beginning of Holy Week during 2023. It is a time we reflect on the journey into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey by Jesus the Christ.

Chasing Leaves

I get much enjoyment out of watching my one-year old striped gray tabby cat chase the leaves during the fall and winter weather. When we first got him last spring, he chased anything that moved, and learned to catch grasshoppers (and eat them....good protein!), and chase strings, twigs and grass.

Keep Dancing

When I was growing up in Church, I was taught that I shouldn't 'dance, drink, curse or go with girls who do!' But in adulthood one of the most important lessons we learn in life is ‘life's a dance'. Sometimes we lead,and sometimes we follow.

Have You Seen Jesus?

Throughout world history many have claimed to see unusual places, activities, and even living beings. Some have truthfully witnessed what they claim. Often, however, if another has not seen what is claimed, then doubt is thrown upon the person and their claim.

The Faith of a Child!

Kids do dumb things! I also include myself in that group. In my first preaching ministry in Carlsbad, New Mexico, the church secretary had a little toddler by the name of Gary Dean.

“I’ll Do It Later…Much Later”

Everyone knows how to procrastinate – including me. I decided about two months ago to write this column. Finally, today I had to force myself to sit down and begin. Why? Why do we humans put off doing what we know we need to do? From what I have observed, the animal kingdom doesn’t do that. Just us.

Where’s Your Name Written?

It was his first real job. It was payday. Exciting! But, no paycheck. He had bills to pay, things to do. No money. He went to HR, where there was a copy of his cashed check. “It looks like your signature to me,” the HR person said. “No, that’s not my signature! There’s a thief, but it’s not me!