November 02, 2018
Tell the Next Generation
“We will tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done.” Psalm 78:4 Who are those people in your life who have told...
October 26, 2018
Blessings
I have been thinking about blessings. For me, blessings are the undeserved outpouring of God’s grace on our lives. Around us today there is so much hateful language, destructive behavior and uncertainty, causing fear and...
October 19, 2018
Those Who Heal
What heals? Medication, surgery, ointment, massage, touch, words, hugs, conversation, prayer, music, exercise? The list can go on and on, of the many ways we experience healing from the physical, emotional, and spiritual aches of...
October 12, 2018
Teachers
“The word of Christ must live in you richly. Teach and warn each other with all wisdom by singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” Colossians 3:16 (Common...
October 05, 2018
What Makes People Choose St. Mark’s
Every day I think about how it might be for people who have never been in church, or haven’t been there for a long time, to come to church or even to an activity at...
September 28, 2018
God Speaks
There is an intriguing line in Scripture in I Samuel 3:1 – “The word of the Lord was rare in those days…” I have sometimes wondered if God went silent because the people consistently did...
September 21, 2018
HOME
Sometimes when people ask me why I like baseball, I tell them it’s because the main idea is to make it home. There’s this sense of satisfaction when my team’s runner takes off from third...
September 14, 2018
On the Move!
There are times when it is good to stand still. That gives us a chance to listen, to notice, to rest a bit and perhaps regroup. Jesus stopped for times of prayer and quiet. That...
September 07, 2018
It’s All In The Name
It’s All In The Name At one time I got my hair cut at a salon named Abby’s Awesome Aura, or “AAA.” What a goofy name, right? One day, as the owner—whose name was NOT...
August 31, 2018
Connecting
We’re using the word “connecting” a lot this year. Maybe we’ll get tired of it, but I think it’s an important word, and the theme Connecting to God and One Another is important too. Staying...