Unexpected Smiles

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;  the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.                                                          […]

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God Cares

He continued this subject with his disciples. “Don’t fuss about what’s on the table at mealtimes or if the clothes in your closet are in fashion. There is far more to your inner life than the food you put in your stomach, more to your outer appearance than the clothes you hang on your body. […]

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The Heart

I’ve been thinking about my heart these days because I had my third heart surgery in five years a couple of weeks ago.  That coupled with an impending birthday has me reflecting upon this very vital organ.  I hope it is strong.  I hope it is healing properly after this last surgery.  I hope it […]

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Four Days After Resurrection Sunday

It’s 4 days after Resurrection Sunday.  We’ve stood before the flower covered cross and marked this day in our lives.  We’ve given thanks for this life we have in our risen Christ.  We’ve eaten Easter dinner and candy.  We’ve even made Easter candy cookies. This week my devotional book has me reading the events and […]

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Bigness

This word is stuck in my mind.  It is a real word and in fact, a very rare word.  Most people use words like largeness, enormity, abundance, vastness, instead of bigness. After Hurricane Katrina, I made many trips down Beach Blvd. in Hancock County as I worked with my team of case managers, construction coordinators, […]

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Peter, Prayer, Betrayal, and Arrest

Matthew 26:31-56 Then Jesus said to them, “You will all become deserters because of me this night; for it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd,     and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ 32 But after I am raised up, I will go ahead of you to Galilee.”  Peter said to him, “Though all become […]

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Plotting, Perfume, and the Passover

Yesterday was Palm Sunday and we joyously entered the sanctuary waving palm branches while singing “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna.”  We have begun our journey through Holy Week and Christ’s last days.  I invite you to join me throughout this week read the scriptures and reflect upon this journey in the days ahead. Matthew 26:1-30 When Jesus […]

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Filling in the Gaps

A couple of months ago, I started a new job; actually 2 new jobs.  I serve a wonderful congregation and get to work with people who are passionate about mission.  In fact, several have spent several days in Houston, Texas after helping with Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts.  In my other job, I serve as chaplain […]

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An Unexpected Light

And God said, “Let there be lights in the dome of the sky to separate the day from the night; and let them be for signs and for seasons and for days and years, and let them be lights in the dome of the sky to give light upon the earth.” And it was so. God made […]

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