Pastoral Ponderings

Romans 7:17-25 (MSG) I can will it, but I can’t do it. I decide to do good, but I don’t really do it; decide not to

My sheep hear my voice and I know them, and they follow me. – John 10:27 Yesterday, seminary student Steve Pozzato asked me a question,

11 For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; 12 The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds

Bona fide: “In good faith, not counterfeit made with earnest intent, sincere” – Merriam- Webster In these days following my Installation, many of you may

The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 Several years ago, when I left a Union job to

“…the people living in darkness have seen a great light” Matthew 4:16 Last week I had a dinner guest challenge religion saying it was all

Let heaven celebrate! Let earth rejoice! Let the sea and everything in it roar! Let the countryside and everything in it celebrate! Then all the

Go home to your friends and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.  Mark

“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different

       I hope this month’s newsletter finds you all in the midst of a sabbath summer!  I hope  you  are taking time to rest, play,