salvaged faith

tr.v. sal-vaged 1) to save from loss or destruction; 2) to save discarded or damaged material for future use

a day in the life of a reserve delegate #gc2012

The morning starts at 6:45 with showers and hotel room coffee and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich made from groceries I picked up yesterday. As a reserve, I get … Continue reading

April 26, 2012 · 1 Comment

Save Us, Doctor!

I saw on facebook that a fellow pastor was going to be preaching on Palm Sunday and had a Doctor Who reference to throw in to the mix.  I never … Continue reading

April 2, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Hosanna!

In my flower garden this spring, I have learned the difference between joy and happiness. You see, happiness is getting a bouquet of a dozen tulips from your spouse or … Continue reading

April 1, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Going All In

…many of us are like this dimmer switch up here. We waver in how much light we let out into the world. Our lights are not off completely – but neither are they shining at 100%, 100% of the time.

February 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Strength for the Weary

This morning, I have 13 reasons why I am a little bit tired and weary. First of all, it is only 6:15 in the morning Hawaii time.  It took me … Continue reading

February 5, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Giving and Recieving

(sometimes I choose to preach from an outline rather than a manuscript… someday, maybe I’ll feel freer and can do it more often!) 1. Intro: talk about giving and receiving … Continue reading

October 2, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Carnival Mirrors

Two summers ago, our family was on vacation at Lake Okaboji in northwest Iowa. We had this tiny little house rented and with six adults and two kids and a … Continue reading

September 25, 2011 · Leave a Comment

It is all grace…

For much of the summer, we have been sitting with the Apostle Paul and wrestling with his letter to the Romans. But as fall approaches – and boy does it … Continue reading

September 18, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The Long Hurt

The second most difficult thing in the world to do is to harbor anger and pain. This week, I read the story of a woman who had refused to forgive. … Continue reading

September 11, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Loving Your Neighbor…Now

(Community Worship in the Park) It is so beautiful out, and all of you look so wonderful gathered here in community. Although it takes some work to get this service … Continue reading

September 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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