It’s been three and a half years and four summers since I began my tenure at my current call. The summers are significant. Unlike most churches and congregations, it’s our busiest time of year. After all, we are on a barrier island, a vacation spot for many. Music, live bands, and people fill the streets…
In threads of light and stardust strands,A tapestry of life expands,God’s handiwork with colors bright,An ode to love, a dance of light. From mountains grand to oceans deep,In every soul, His grace does seep,A symphony of hues diverse,In sacred unity, we’re immersed. All races, genders, creeds combined,In God’s embrace, our hearts aligned,No boundaries drawn, no…
Frozen in fear, I stand so still,My heart feels numb, my soul is chill,The darkness grips, I cannot fight,I long for warmth, for guiding light. But in the midst of my despair,A glimmer shines, a hope so rare,A voice that whispers, “Do not fear,For I am with you, I am near.” I turn my gaze,…
Praying via art is a multi-sensory way to pray with God. Visio Divina is a type of prayer that makes use of visuals — works of art, stained glass windows, icons, and even natural images. We all need a spiritual practice that integrates our physical, emotional, and spiritual selves. Visio Divina is a practice with…
As we age, we begin to experience changes physically and emotionally, and spiritually. For many people, this involves taking a spiritual journey. We may find ourselves seeking more meaning and purpose in life as our loved ones pass away. We may feel more isolated as we move from a family of many to one of…
Nowadays, people often do not take time to reflect on their faith. Instead, they’re rushing from one thing to the next without ever taking a second to stop and take in what’s going on around them, yet Christianity is a faith that begins in prayer. The Bible tells us to “Pray without ceasing.” Contemplative prayer…
Dismantleing Toxic Culture is not an easy task, and quite frankly it’s not one that every church leader has been called to do, has the strength to do or is equipped to handle.
They say the beach in which my room overlooks is known for its healing qualities. If I had any doubts when I first arrived they have all been alliviated now. The word retreat in the Christian world conjurs up so many thoughts and memories. For some it draws us back to retreat houses, talks and…
Exodus 17:1-7 Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Psalm 95 Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may…