Healer of our every ill
Although it is not my favorite task as a pastor it seems odd to have gone so long without visiting anyone in the hospital. Hospitals can be such a difficult…
Happy Green Day
Perhaps you've received an announcement of some kind indicating that Montgomery County is now in the Green Phase. I was told some emails even say "Happy Green Day." I am glad…
Stewards of the earth
Whoever plants a tree and diligently looks after it until it matures and bears fruit is rewarded. The world is green and beautiful and God has appointed you as stewards…
11,639 Days
Thirty one years, ten months and twelve days ago I stood before God, family and sisters and brothers in Christ and heard these words from the bishop: "According to apostolic…
Oh what a beautiful day….
For the beauty of the earth, for the beauty of the skies, for the love which from our birth, over and around us lies: Christ, our God to thee we…
A mark on your heart
An elderly woman had a camel. It was her only source of income. One day the camel was stolen and she believed a rich neighbor was the thief. She searched…
Who do you stand with?
It was never easy to chose sides for the Army Navy Game at our house. You may know that this rivalry first began on the field in November 1890. Although…
Lovely evening
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and through grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope, comfort your hearts and strengthen them in…
Rephrase when necessary
"It's not what you say, but how you say it." It’s a phrase we hear time and time again. You could say it is overly-familiar. You might call it a…
God sends us
Benjamin Franklin wrote: "Well done is better than well said." You already know that the folks at Resurrection (you all) donated over 5,000 diapers when the need was announced. A…