June 22, 2018
Go and Do Likewise
Jesus said to the man, “Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?” He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” Jesus...
Jesus said to the man, “Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?” He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” Jesus...
Reflections on Annual Conference Along with others from St. Mark’s, I’m at the meeting of the Desert Southwest Annual Conference in Glendale, AZ. This is … well … the annual meeting of clergy and lay...
Wound Specialist “They just can’t get that wound to heal.” Sometimes it’s hard to heal a wound. That’s why we have wound specialists, people who know the right treatments to encourage the body...
Giving into Temptations Growing up in a middle class neighborhood in a Detroit suburb, I was an easy target for taunting because I was small and skinny, loved to read and do well in school,...
This week last year, Art and I were starting our road trip that was part of the renewal leave I took last summer. You were taking “Flat Sharon” with you on your travels as...
“What Does This Mean?!” “What does this mean?” Acts 2:12 The people looked around and saw and heard things that were confusing and even a little frightening. Unknown to most of them on the street,...
“And I pray that Christ will be more and more at home in your hearts, living within you as you trust in him.” Ephesians 3:17 (The Living Bible) – Apostle Paul’s letter to the Ephesians...
Sixty-one years ago, on May 5, 1957, St. Mark’s first worship service was held. Fifty-eight people came that day. Many people had worked and prayed for months to get to that day. God...
Sunday, April 29 is a fifth Sunday. At St. Mark’s, on Fifth Sundays there is no Sunday School, so it’s an opportunity for everyone to worship together. We have our regular worship services at...
Perhaps you’ve heard me say this little joke before – the only person who truly likes change is a baby with a wet diaper. There are some changes I do like. I like...