“I can’t wait to get an extra hour on Sunday morning.” I have heard that numerous times in the last several months as we anticipate moving our 8 AM service to 9 AM in August. … Read More
New Beginnings…No way!
Isn’t true that for most people change is hard? I think so. However, changes are not always bad. They can open a world of opportunity and give you hope and new directions. Let me share … Read More
It’s great to see you again… I think
The way we relate to each other is so different than it was 40 years ago when I was a kid. Someone has said that the average person moves 11.4 times in their lifetime. It … Read More
Surprised by Butterflies
I recently made a visit to Jefferson Patterson Park over in Calvert County and went walking with a friend. It was a pretty cool place that included a working farm, an old plantation-like estate, and … Read More
Surprised by the Wave, part 2
Last week, I wrote about being surprised by an event in your life that leaves you disoriented, as if a wave had crashed over you. On that same vacation that inspired the first post, I … Read More
Surprised by the Wave, part 1 of 2
Recently I was on vacation with my family at the beach. I enjoy wading out deep enough to float around and face back to the beach while watching the kids play in the water. It’s … Read More
Dealing With Anxiety
My son and I are big fans of the Star Wars movies. We’ve all heard the phrase, “may the force be with you.” Darth Vader would always use the force to convince people of his … Read More
Trust The Guide
Tomorrow I am getting up at 5 AM and dragging myself to church. I’m going on an outing with the young adults at the church. It is the annual white water rafting trip. There are … Read More
The Lost Art of Listening
Recently I started a new job. There are challenges and enthusiasm, but I sometimes sense awkwardly the “here comes the new guy” effect. One of the key values that I am seeking to establish in … Read More