“Insults have broken my heart, so that I am in despair. I looked for pity, but there was none; and for comforters, but I found none.” Psalm 69.20 How often have we yearned for pity from others [...]
“When I graduated from college my father said that if I would do three things every day intentionally I would be very successful. He said ““John, believe in people, value people and [...]
“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my help and my God.” Psalm 42:11 I know I have mentioned it before, but I [...]
“You change the world by being yourself.” Yoko Ono Recently, I went to a meeting at a large church here in Lincoln. As I walked into the entry hall I noticed a coffee bar over to the [...]
‘Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find [...]
“Commitment is the key.” John C. Maxwell In a recent Minute with Maxwell leadership expert John Maxwell shared the above quote. It was a saying he had laminated so he could carry it with him in [...]
One of my favorite poets Ann Weems wrote a poem that sums up the experience of Holy Week. Her poem “Holy Week” begins: Holy is the week… Holy, consecrated, belonging to God… We move from hosannas [...]
“A lot of people believe they are successful because they have everything they want. They have added value to themselves. But I believe significance comes when you add value to others and you [...]
“…the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Gal. 5:22-23 During our recent DOC/UCC Clergy Retreat at the Saint [...]
