Shop Talk

Our cat lives outside. Except for the winter when she sleeps in the garage. But lately, even when the sun is shining and the thermometer is above freezing, Tiger is coming in the house. Maybe it’s because our daughter adores her. Or maybe it’s because we take pity on her for having to sit outside…

This past Sunday people in our three church services heard some big news. First, our interim lead pastor announced his June 30th retirement from pastoral ministry. He has been ministering at HMC for 19 years. Second, our ministry council chairperson announced that I will be assuming the position of interim lead pastor effective March 1st….

For lunch today I ate a sandwich consisting of fresh bread, lettuce, chunks of red peppers, brie and goat cheese, hunks of raw red onion, and sliced tomatoes. I did a quick check for meat. There was no meat. I like meat. I don’t like raw onions or sliced tomatoes. Erika knew I might be…

Fear of what people think about me. It can be downright restricting. That’s why I’m giving it up this advent season. I know most people don’t give things up for advent (it’s more of a lent thing) but I think Jesus is calling me into the deeper places. Maybe I caught a mountain parasite or…

Yesterday I preached my “relevant church” message. Thanks to those of you who responded to my last blog post (by posting or by emailing me directly).  It shaped what I said. Thanks also to those of you who emailed me or chatted with me after the morning service. Some liked it, some didn’t.  Sermon enjoyment…