You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul,and with all your strength. – Deuteronomy 6:5 (NRSV) Over the past few months, I have been preparing for my final ordination interview. About two weeks ago, during my mock interview, I was asked to share my favorite scripture and the...
Another year of service, of witness for thy love, Another year of training for holier work above. Another year is dawning! Dear Father, let it be, on earth or else in Heaven, Another year for thee!” – Another Year is Dawning by Frances Ridley Havergal Happy New Year! 2025 is here! A new year gives...
“The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.” – John 1:9 Jesus says, “I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life” – John 8:12 As most know by now, Fall is my favorite season as...
As we move into November and towards the Thanksgiving season, it is a wonderful time to reflect on the biblical aspects of both thankfulness and gratitude. Scripture offers that gratitude is not just a seasonal activity but a way of life that honors God and enriches our own faith journeys. “Rejoice always, pray continually, give...
The -ber months are upon us – September, October, November, and December with September already in the rearview mirror. Fall is my absolute favorite season of all! I realize that I probably live in the wrong area of the country to truly experience Fall given that this part of Texas has approximately 8 days of...
Virtual Adult Vacation Bible School? Who even knew this was a thing? I was so thrilled when Reverend Alexis Engelbrecht, a dear friend from my time at Phillips Theological Seminary invited me to participate in an adult virtual VBS. Not only was I thrilled to be in her midst, if only virtually, but also to...
