This morning had me reflecting on the views that catch my breath. Some of my favorite views right now are the ones heading into the four communities I am privileged to care for. As a pastor of four congregations I get to travel between each community preaching, caring for and engaging in God’s mission. It’s… Continue reading Word, water and views
Word, water and up, up and away!
Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.) Then a cloud appeared and covered them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son,… Continue reading Word, water and up, up and away!
Word, water and relationship
When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. 2The more I called them, the more they went from me; they kept sacrificing to the Baals, and offering incense to idols. 3Yet it was I who taught Ephraim to walk, I took them up in my arms; but they did… Continue reading Word, water and relationship
Word, water and Ashes
“God’s story never ends in Ashes.” – Elizabeth Elliot- Lent has started and many of us had some sort of imposition of ashes service to mark it’s beginning. It’s a very simple and powerful image. On Wednesday Christians gather to receive the imposition of ashes, pastors post prayers to Facebook, and the image of a… Continue reading Word, water and Ashes
Faithfulness
“His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.” Matthew 25:21 Today on a zoom webinar about worship a question was posed that shifted my attention. “What is the most faithful… Continue reading Faithfulness
Word water and hope
When I was a kid I loved reading cook books, and trying new recipes I made all sorts of dishes. One of my most vivid moments was making curried onion soup. I remember thinking it would be so exotic to serve, and with enthusiasm I set to work. I cut the onions, browned them in… Continue reading Word water and hope
Word, water and summer
My summers growing up consisted of two favorite events. Two weeks hanging out with my cousin Peggy, one of which was spent at Quaker Meadow Camp. Every summer I can remember living CA included time in this precious place. Swimming in the pool, hikes to the Garden of Eden, pictures in the King David’s Tree,… Continue reading Word, water and summer
Word, Water and vulnerability
“And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.” Mathew 10:38 Vulnerability. It’s not a word that we enjoy reflecting on. If you are like me the word makes you leery. Perhaps it’s an ok word to describe others. But when you consider yourself, the word vulnerable is not… Continue reading Word, Water and vulnerability
Faith, hope and Love
“If we speak in human or angelic tongue but have not love our words are like noisy symbols and clanging gongs.” 1 Corinthians 13:1 In this hyper culture of image and social media, presentation seems to be valued above all else. So much of our time and energy is poured into looking the part. #Blessed,… Continue reading Faith, hope and Love
Open Doors
Blue Rapids KS
EST. 1870
“We throw open our doors to God and discover at the same moment that he has already thrown open his door to us. We find ourselves standing where we always hoped we might stand—out in the wide open spaces of God’s grace and glory, standing tall and shouting our praise. There’s more to come: We… Continue reading Open Doors
