“I’ve learned the secret of contentment.” “I’m working hard to reach my goal.” Contradictions? Our old friend St. Paul wrote both statements. In one letter. You can find those thoughts, and more, in your brief New Testament book of Philippians.…

Yes, I intended to use the word Pretirement, even if the spell checker on here keeps wanting to correct it. I’m grateful to my late colleague, friend, and pastor’s pastor Bob Hollis and several others in line behind him for…

Psalm 23:3 in a different translation —- True to your word, you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction. —- which will look like what for you today?

Most of us pastor-types have tried to be clever and say something like, “It’s not about Thanks Giving. It’s about Thanks Living.” This Day After ThanksGiving Day, a/k/a Black Friday, used to be for many an annual pilgrimage to a…

Thank you, Creator of the Universe,For the people gathered around us today.We give thanks for the things of the earth that give us the means of life.Thank you for the plants, animals, and birds that we use as food and…

“Don’t join the book burners,” said President Dwight D. Eisenhower. “Don’t be afraid to go into your (public) library and read every book.” I was blessed with parents who didn’t censor books or films or plays or tv shows or…you…

Admittedly lengthy but well worth your time this Thanksgiving Week here in the USA…. Three things re: the song Give Thanks. It’s a special favorite song of son LJ4, and I’m sure he picked it up from the United Methodist…

From a friend who wishes to remain nameless — Alcohol is a weird thing. Like, it’s an actual real-life addictive poison that we’re encouraged to drink. — Hmmmmm. Check out both 1st Timothy 5:23 Ephesians 5:18. Hmmmmm? (PS: If you’re…

A movie theater displayed a short film which began with a snapshot of the room ceiling. No details, no colors. Just a white ceiling The same scene remained displayed for 6 long minutes when the moviegoers started to get frustrated.…

Amy Slenker-Smith of Simply Enough is helpful with these self-inventory-type questions about all the Stuff you and I have around us. And in our lives. And on our calendars. And then there are those To Do lists. Lemme get outa the…