One of my favorite memories of an experience of God’s presence and God’s Creation glory is captured in this photograph. It was a family...

In the Pecos Wilderness east of Santa Fe, New Mexico there is a very special place. I have probably written numerous posts before about...

You may be wondering what the new lead pastor at Manchaca UMC is reading? In addition to several spiritual formation and spiritual...

You have heard me say this before! We had a great time with my brother’s family this summer. On the GrandCampers bowling outing, the...

Hi friends, I find myself wandering this week in and among the sacred spaces of a new appointment in the United Methodist itinerancy....

Vacation Bible School week has used this teaching scripture verse in the Knights of North Castle theme: “… be strong in the Lord and in...

Greetings friends, I pray that the faith, hope, and love that this congregation already exhibits continues to grow and flourish in the...

Greetings Church, This weekend is one in which my family has always enjoyed gathering around table, making and sharing ice cream in the...

I'm your new senior pastor and my name is Paul Harris. Some people call me Paul, some call me Pastor Paul, and whatever you choose to...

This week I am finalizing the cleaning out of my office so that Paul can begin to set up his office. It has been challenging and somewhat...

(I wrote this on Tuesday before I learned of the mass shooting in Uvalde; I could not imagine how much colder and wintry our world was...

Recently a mentor introduced me to the work of happiness researcher Arthur C Brooks. Formerly the CEO of a major DC think tank, his...

Last week Pam and I visited Notre Dame, the famous cathedral in Paris. Since it is still undergoing renovation work because of the fire...

Pam and I have been watching the series “The Gilded Age.” It was created by the folks who brought us Downton Abbey. It takes place during...

The Church Council meets every two months and is composed of individuals who represent a committee or ministry area. The Council holds...

At first glance Judas would seem to be an easy character to make judgments about in the Bible. John says he was stealing the disciples’s...

I didn’t see it. I admit it. I was not watching the Oscars when actor Will Smith went up on stage and slapped comedian Chris Rock for a...

Twenty-three from the youth group went on a work-filled and fun-filled Mission Trip to San Antonio. The weather was a bit hot, but the...

This week while preparing for a study on Acts, I came across this verse about the people to whom Paul preached in Beorea: “These Jews...

The crisis and suffering in Ukraine is real and troubling. Obviously it is a matter of prayer and an occasion that calls for us to...