Parents and Grandparents are prone to spoil the young. I suggest the best use of this inclination is to invest in broadening the worldview of children. Preferably through both education and experience, be a spendthrift upon the youngest amongst. At least 3 benefits arise from such an investment. Recently, I have begun reading "The Personal …
Memorial Day 2019
June 6, 1944, thousands of Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy. July 2018, my parents, my son and I walked the same ground. The memory of our travel is profound. The memory of those who gave the most that day is inspiring. Let me also share a couple of pictures I captured on that …
Relationship Warranty?
How long is the warranty on a pastor? I have served the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Edwardsville, Illinois since June 2001. Since then we have replaced the roof twice (thank you insurance for covering the hail damage). We've invested over half a million dollars in the facility and grounds. Pictured is a …
Gorham Mountain
Day one of our honeymoon was full of amazing sights. Thrilled to share this with my bride, Amy! The choice of Bar Harbor, Maine has been perfect! The hiking, the seafood, the sunshine, the fresh breeze from the ocean... just wonderful!
Lent … Week 2 … Vulnerability
Preparing to preach on 2nd Sunday of Lent, I want to be able to share this amazing clip about Vulnerability by Brené Brown. Enjoy...
Be Our Guest This Sunday
Last steps
My last steps to Santiago de Compostela, completing a 500 mile pilgrimage. You may hear emotion in my breath. Difficult to articulate the experience of completing a 1000 year old Christian pilgrimage.
My Sabbatical, My Return
My sabbatical and my return: In ordination the church set me apart that I might give my life to full-time ministry w my God given talents. In sabbatical, the church set me apart to renew my soul so I can be a better servant of God, neighbor & the church. In sabbatical, the church set …
Camino as House of the Lord
Creation ... Cathedral ... Community On the Camino, I was treated to daily experiences of God's creation. The beauty and the challenge. Breath-taking views became the norm. Easy to claim I was in the House of the Lord as I hiked the Way. The cathedrals I visited upon the Way were nearly as inspiring. The …
Camino Packing List Review
The Camino de Santiago was an amazing experience! Of the many lessons, the Camino taught me how satisfied I can be living out of a backpack for 40 days. Let me share a short video of what worked and did not work for me. I began walking on May 24th, 2018 and arrived in Santiago …
