2026.02.02

I know this GIF is from Caddyshack, another Bill Murray movie, but it’s way cuter than Bill Murray. Today is Groundhog Day, which reminds me that even though it seems like every day is the same, progress is happening.

2026.02.01

TOYIN’ Part 4 Just before Thanksgiving, I completed a course on Transitional Ministry. The final assignment was to create a Personal Ministry Declaration, a credo of sorts. We were given autonomy to use whatever methods to speak about the values we hold dear in our own walk in ministry. It should come as no surprise […]

2026.01.30

I… urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:1-3 The scripture supplied today is only verse 2, but […]

2026.01.27

When the Nazis came for the communists, I kept quiet; I wasn’t a communist. When they came for the trade unionists, I kept quiet; I wasn’t a trade unionist. When they locked up the social democrats, I kept quiet; I wasn’t a social democrat. When they locked up the Jews, I kept quiet; I wasn’t […]

2026.01.25

2026.01.23

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. James 1:5 Okay, fellow travelers, it’s word study day. And today’s word is “wisdom.” The Greek word is σοφία (sophia) and is a noun describing wisdom, clarity, and/or learning. Its Hebrew equivalent, […]

2026.01.20

A Prayer for these times Last Friday, I spent time in silent reflection, trying to process this disturbed culture we live in. Truth be told, I was wrestling with my role as a Christian pastor at a time when a number of people I serve have taken sides and expect me to take theirs. The […]