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October 2026

October 06, 2026

Benedictine Charism

This is a guest post from my Benedictine community written by Sister Peg Pilewski, I...

October 05, 2026

You Are Enough – The Spiritual Practice of You

In the history of my church tradition, George Whitefield began preaching outdoors to coal miners...

October 05, 2026

Election Fear, Holiday Excess and the Way of St. Francis

Celebrating Saint Francis Miller’s Station UMC| October 4,2026| Anchor Verse: Matthew 10:7-10 Who Was...

September 2026

September 27, 2026

One Body, Sacred Presence

Miller’s Station UMC| 9/27/26| Anchor Verse: 1 Corinthians 12:12–27 This morning, we turn to 1...

September 20, 2026

Heavenism and the Earth

Miller’s Station UMC| September 20, 2026| Anchor Verse: Psalm 139: 7-11 Week 2 of our...

September 20, 2026

Joy as a Practice: Six Ways to Cultivate Contentment

Joy as the Elixir of Life Introduction: Joy as a Practice of Contentment In this...

September 14, 2026

“The God who Made the World”

Miller’s Station UMC| 9/13/2026 | Anchor Verse - Acts 17:22-28 I am writing this on...

September 06, 2026

Called to Work Created to Rest

Miller’s Station UMC| 9/6/26 | Anchor Verse Genesis 2:2-3 Life is More than Work A...

September 05, 2026

Gratitude and Connection

Gratitude is not just a feel good emotion or seasonal hobby. When practiced consistently, it...

August 2026

August 30, 2026

Psalms of Lament – Psalms 88 and 130

Miller’s Station UMC| August 29, 2026| Anchor Verse – Psalms 88 and 130 To cry...

August 30, 2026

The Rhythm of the Path

The Art of Backpacking It was several years in the making, but two weekends ago,...

August 23, 2026

God’s Work in Creation and in History

Miller’s Station UMC| August 23, 2026| Anchor Verse – Psalm 136 One of my...

August 16, 2026

How Good and Pleasant: Practicing Unity on the Pilgrim Way

A Pilgrim Psalm - Anchor Verse Psalm 133 This morning, we continue our exploration of...

August 10, 2026

Life – A Challenge Worth Living

Life is More than Work I great up watching both of my grandfathers specifically and...

August 02, 2026

The Psalms: Heartbeat of Life and Worship

Miller’s Station UMC| August 2, 2026| Anchor Verse – Psalm 17: 1-7,15 The title of...

July 2026

July 28, 2026

The Wisdom of the Uncarved Block

The “uncarved block” (or Pu, as it’s called in Chinese philosophy) is a core concept...

July 26, 2026

More Than a Conqueror

Miller’s Station UMC| July 26, 2026 | Anchor Verse: Romans 8: 26-39 In March, I...

July 20, 2026

A God Who Stays

Miller Station UMC | July 19, 2026| Anchor Verse: Genesis 28:10-22 Jacob’s surprising encounter with...

July 18, 2026

Section Hike #3 – New Jersey

It was 24 years in the making, but this week, my wife and I after...

July 05, 2026

When AI Becomes a Spiritual Shortcut

AI can assist spiritual practice, but it cannot replace spiritual presence, obedience, community, patience, or...

July 05, 2026

Maybe It’s Not the Kids

Anchor Verse: Mathew 11:16-19, 25-30 Every Generation Thinks the Next One Is the Problem As...

June 2026

June 29, 2026

The Misunderstood Bondage of Sin

Miller’s Station UMC | June 28, 2026 | Anchor Verse: Romans 6:12-23 Sometimes when we...

June 25, 2026

Welcoming Christ by Welcoming Others

A reflection on Mathew 10:40-42 As we prepare to celebrate America’s 250th birthday next weekend,...

June 22, 2026

Following Christ When the Way is Hard

Miller’s Station UMC| June 21, 2026| Anchor Verse: Mathew 10:24-39 Expect Opposition When we...

June 16, 2026

77 Thousand Steps – VA Triple Crown and Dolly Sods

A Journey Through Peaks and the High Country On June 5, 2026, I embarked on...

June 14, 2026

“The Only Way Out Is Through”: Suffering and Real Hope

Anchor Verse: Genesis 18:1-15 - Romans 5:1-5 In Romans 5, Paul describes a spiritual chain...

June 03, 2026

When Life Yields Rotten Grapes (And God Isn’t to Blame)

When Everything Goes Wrong A Reflection on Isaiah 5:1-4 When we read this passage, we...

May 2026

May 31, 2026

Growing Disciples in a Fractured World

Miller’s Station UMC | May 31,2026 | Anchor verses – Mathew 28:16-20 & 2 Corinthians...

May 31, 2026

Mystery and Wonder on the AT

This last weekend, Memorial Day weekend, I finished up the New York Section of the...

May 18, 2026

“Goodbye” Once Meant “God Be With You”

Fulfilled, Blessed, Sent and Promised Anchor Verses: Acts 1: 1-11 & Luke 24:44-53 When I...