It’s December?  Already?  Are you kidding me?  I trust you had a blessed Thanksgiving and that you are organized, focused and in full sprint toward Christmas.  Me neither!  But I’ll get there.  It is easy during these days to be so busy you really don’t stop and think about what is really important.  It’s not about the “perfect” gift for the kids or grandkids.  It’s not about the decorations, part...  Read More

In a few days families will be gathering around tables burdened with choice foods.  There will be laughter and celebration.  There will be a prayer of thanksgiving, following the “amen” forks and elbows will fly and within a few minutes the fruit of weeks of planning and days of preparation will be devoured.  Immediately following the meal kids will want to play.  Father’s will plop into a recline...  Read More

I just want to take a moment to remind you of a couple of things.  There is one more Sunday to give to the annual Thanksgiving Offering.  That is this Sunday, November 24.  This offering is divided equally between John 3:16 Mission and Meals on Wheels to help meet the needs of our neighbors during the holiday season.  Both these organizations are worthy of our support.  They are there, week in and...  Read More

Boy, I’m glad it’s over.  We voted, we have a new president elect, it is time to move on.  What now?  As the people of God we vote our conscience, we vote our Christian convictions, but I want to remind you, don’t put your trust in any man.  To quote the Russian writer, Ivan Tugenev, I do not know what the heart of a bad man is like.  But I do the what the heart of a good man is like.  And it is t...  Read More

Election day is tomorrow.  I hope that you take your voting privilege as a sacred responsibility.  We are blessed to live in a country that, despite its failings, is a government of the people, by the people and for the people.  We are a representative republic and your vote matters.  So, go to the polls.  Cast your ballot, vote your conscience, let your voice be heard but don’t neglect your great...  Read More

I don’t know about you but I’m going to be so happy when this election cycle is over!  I’m so tired of political adds, emails, news stories with their hype, hyperbole and misinformation.  By the way, the hype and misinformation are not one-sided.  It’s coming from both parties.  I’m tired of the rancor and vitriol.  If I’m to believe what I’m hearing, our democracy is doomed whoever wins.  Both si...  Read More