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January 2026

January 11, 2026

Renounce: Living out Our Baptism

This was my message for Miller’s Station UMC – January 11, 2026 Anchor Verses: Isaiah 42:1-9...

January 11, 2026

Awakening to Awareness – Finding Clarity in Chaos

In an age of distraction, what are we focused on? In our country, with the...

January 04, 2026

The Epiphany of the Lord

This is the message I preached to Miller's Station UMC on January 4, 2026. My...

December 2025

December 30, 2025

Closing the Year – Reflections on Meaning

It would seem that the going theme this year appears to reflect in a bad...

December 28, 2025

The Garments of Grace and the God who Finds Us

What We Wear Shapes How We Live There is an old sailing term that goes...

December 25, 2025

When Peace is Born Through Our Yes

When Peace is Born Through Our Yes Christmas Eve Miller’s Station UMC 12/24/25 Anchor Verse:...

December 21, 2025

Advent Week 4 A (Another) Reflection on Love

Miller’s Station UMC 12/21/25 Anchor Verse – Luke 6:35 (27-35) Love This week as we...

December 20, 2025

Reflecting on Jimmy Buffett’s Philosophy

While Christmas is all about decorating trees and spending time with family, for this Parrothead,...

December 14, 2025

The Christmas Practice of Joy

The Christmas Practice of Joy Advent Week 3 Miller’s Station UMC Anchor verse: Philippians 4:4-7...

December 09, 2025

Jesus Was a Refugee—And So Were We

Jesus Was A Refugee Recently, an Afghan family in my city received a Habitat for...

December 07, 2025

The Achievability of Peace in a Peaceless World

Advent Week 2 – The Achievability of Peace in a Peaceless World Miller’s Station United...

December 05, 2025

Wonder and Mystery in Human Becoming

We are all in the process of becoming. I have a love/ hate relationship with...

November 2025

November 30, 2025

Advent Week 1: The Announcement

Anchor Verse: Luke 1:26- 38 Sermon for Miller’s Station – November 30, 2025 Intro In...

November 28, 2025

Choosing the Manger over Hedonism

Black Friday, December and much of our consumer economy here in America emphasizes hedonism and...

November 22, 2025

Is It Okay to Ask Questions About Faith?

As human animals, we are unique because we can track a lot of data about...

November 18, 2025

Preparations for a King

Anchor Verse Luke 10:38-42 Introduction This week, as part of my Christmas preparation...

November 15, 2025

Reflections on Wisdom

Introduction My lectio this week has me considering wisdom and making me think about what...

November 12, 2025

A Love Centered Holiday Season

Introduction In this first post for the week, I will be exploring the depths of...

November 08, 2025

The Power of Kindness

As a spiritual practice, kindness is a practice that enhances generosity. Until we are “trained” by...

November 06, 2025

Navigating Uncertainty with Hope and Compassion

We live in uncertain times. While I do not know how or even what it...

November 01, 2025

What Happens When our Moral Compass is Broken?

Addressing Moral Failure in American Religion Intro I get asked all the time “what is wrong with...

October 2025

October 29, 2025

Heroes, Mentors and People We Look Up To

A Reflection on All Souls/Saints Day The Benedictine Sister, Joan Chittester offers this quote from...

October 24, 2025

Prayer – The Rhythm of Life

The Rhythm of Life and Prayer In this second post for the week, want to...

October 22, 2025

Why Youth Still Want to Believe

Reflections on Working with Youth: Challenges and Insights Recently, my kids have displayed renewed interest...

October 17, 2025

Attention as an Element of Spiritual Discipline

Introduction In my last post, I talked about darkness. In this post, I want to focus on...

October 15, 2025

Considering Darkness as a Spiritual Practice

I still remember my first night run when I was running ultra marathons. I was...

October 12, 2025

Rethinking Retributive Justice

Introduction From modern politics to ancient theologies, humans have used retributive justice as a...

October 09, 2025

Empathy, Compassion, and Unity

Empathy, Compassion, and Unity: Lessons from the Wesley's for Our Polarized World An Exploration of Practical Faith...

October 01, 2025

Jesus Preaches in the Echo of Amos

Anchor verse: Amos 6:1a, 4-7 Introduction Amos was featured in the lectionary readings recently and...

September 2025

September 27, 2025

The Cruciform Example Amid Widespread Allegiance to Caesar

In the ongoing discussion about how we ought to posture ourselves during this very strange...