Most of you know that this year we welcomed our first great grandchild into our family. Her name is Posie and she is the light of our eyes right now. She is beautiful, sweet, easy going, and responsive to all around her. She is a delight. Just as you and others have likely done, I am pondering...
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder,and his name shall be called:Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God...
Years ago, over a Thanksgiving holiday, we took our three kids (all under age 10) to Carmel Valley Ranch for a golfing vacation. I was a golfer attempting to woo the rest of my family into the game. We spent time out on the driving range hitting balls. Kirsten and the kids each had their moments...
After many years of working as a teacher, counselor and chaplain, I have finally retired. My most recent role was as a hospice chaplain. Nothing has taught me more about living life than working with those that are dying. Scripture tells us to, “Number our days that we may apply our hearts...
Transition. What comes to mind when you hear that word? I think of transitions between wall colors or types of flooring. I think of musical transitions- graceful ones and clunky ones. I think of our church fellowship and what transition has meant for us in the past several years. Mostly, I think...
Lately I have been contemplating what my legacy will be. Several years ago, I had a conversation with Doug Wachsmuth and he asked me what the Lord was teaching me and how my family was doing. My question to him was, “How about you? What are you focusing on?” Doug's answer was...
Being unemployed is never a good feeling. There’s an emptiness inside, a desire to be productive, and an uncertainty about what’s next. So, what do we do? Pastor Tom, in his Introduction to the Church...a Master-Planned Community sermon, said, “Healthy churches look like Jesus...
The harvest is plentiful…I was recently struck by Jesus’ words in the parable of the weeds in Mathew 13:24–30.It reminded me of how difficult it is to explain something to someone who has no concept of what I am trying to tell them and so the best I can do is communicate using...
I went to a family camp this past Labor Day weekend. The speaker, Pastor Matt Holmes, spoke from the book of Ephesians, and his topic was “Back to our First Love”. I found him to be very thought-provoking, and I thought I would share a few of the things he taught us. Imagine you are...
Imagine that we are sitting at a coffee shop, and I asked you the following question, “Is there a statement, Bible verse, or just words that have influenced how you live your everyday life? Did a parent, grandparent, teacher, friend, or a coworker say something to you that to this day...