Dear Church, Here we are again. Spiking numbers from a pandemic that just won’t seem to go away totally. I am feeling frustrated and sad and more than a little edgy. Maybe you are, too. In the swirl of all these emotions, I can think of no better group of people to weather this out… Read More »
Q&A: Relief
Here’s a heavy question that I’m thankful for you asking, church. Is it wrong to pray to God to ask for relief for a loved one that is and has been suffering from many health issues? It is never wrong to pray. Nor is any subject taboo. I’ve prayed for healing. I’ve prayed for a… Read More »
Q&A: TWO!
Tackling two questions this week. Our first is one that is on all of our minds: Why would God allow a pandemic? I am more on the free-will side. I don’t think God “allows” things, it’s our choice. Historically, we’ve seen all sorts of pandemics. It’s a harsh world out there. I don’t know why… Read More »
August 2021 Pastors Corner
It’s August! The last full month of summer and we’ll make the most of it! We’ve finished up our Beatitudes Go To The Movies series and we shall be following the lectionary and talking about unity before heading into our next series on Nehemiah starting September 12. Confirmation was unviable last year. We had an… Read More »
Q&A Goes to Heaven
Do you believe that all people who believe in their own God will go to heaven? Interesting phrasing of the question. First, I want to be clear that God is the judge and I am not. Saying who is making it into heaven and who isn’t is well beyond my paygrade and anyone else who… Read More »
Triple Q&A
This week, I don’t have super lengthy answers to these questions. Here they are in no particular order: Do pets go to Heaven? Would it be heaven without our pets? For me, no it would not be heaven without my pets there. I take comfort in that answer and I hope it’s true. See how… Read More »
Q&A: Atheists
Today’s question: How do you deal with an atheist in your family? By listening and loving them. We’re called to love God and our neighbor as ourself. Almost every atheist I’ve met are incredibly committed to the “love neighbor” part. My mom recently shared a post on Facebook. I’m still thinking about it. It is… Read More »
Q&A: Evolution
Today’s question: “How does creation and evolution work together? I believe in science but I love the creation story.” I love science and the creation story, too! You’re playing to my strengths. First let’s define a term. Evolution is the theory that things change over time. That’s not a definition, that’s THE definition. If you… Read More »
Summer Q&A: The King Question
Today’s question: Why can’t wall all just get along? Rodney King asked that question after he was beaten bloody. It is the question for the ages. There is a Christian Doctrine for this, and it’s one that has a lot of baggage and it has been misused over the years. It’s one I hesitate to… Read More »
Q&A: A Closer Walk With Thee
This week’s question is a great one! “Why Don’t I feel close to God even though I pray and read?” Praying and reading are two places I often find God. There is another side to examine in our walk of faith. In seminary, I learned of the “horizontal and vertical relationships.” Praying, reading, daily devotionals,… Read More »
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