St. Thomas Aquinas, "Friendship is the source of the greatest pleasures, and without friends even the most agreeable pursuits become...

When I began writing weekly letters to the church, (E-pistles), during the pandemic, I included a column called “Pastor’s Heart” as a way...

What do we learn from the parable of The Lost Sons about forgiveness? (Check out Luke 15.) We asked that question on Tuesday in our...

What a month! January started so beautifully with the wedding of our Desiree Nixon and David Noblett. Congratulations! Davina is holding...

I LOVE this poem, "THE WORLD I LIVE IN," by Mary Oliver Link I have refused to live locked in the orderly house of reasons and proofs....

The James Webb Space Telescope images have given the world a view the world never seen before. What we see has been “there” for oh so...

Westminster! Thank you so very much for remembering me for Pastor Appreciation Month. I was totally shocked at the bonfire when DeDe,...

This past week has been busy at Westminster--meetings, pastoral calls, newsletter, preparing for World Communion Sunday, and I attended a...

My heart. The season of marriage for my children. A sacred season. Like all seasons. I am reminded of one of my favorite songs by Joni...

My heart is full. I love these women so much! Above, you see the faces of my favorite women in ministry in the world, (I missed Charisa...

Our Presbyterian churches require ordained pastors to attend a few “Continuing Education” events every year. I loved my time at the...

My heart is filled with joy and gratitude as I fondly remember our five-year anniversary cerebration. In worship, Davina and our children...

“The deep meaning of the cross of Christ is that there is no suffering on earth that is not borne by God.” — Dietrich Bonhoeffer The...

What a wonderful February Westminster shared! The first Sunday, we honored the amazing Janet Trotter, for her lifetime of service in the...

I thought of our theme for this new liturgical year, “From Generation to Generation”, as I read this prayer: A prayer for a new year We...

Dear church family, I am grateful for another opportunity to share in meaning mission at Westminster as we focus on the homeless in...

First, thank you to Session for the Amazon gift cards for pastor appreciation! I have already bought a few books. It feels so good to...

Buechner's death made the New York Times, the Washington Post and CNN, which is unprecedented for a Presbyterian pastor. Who? Frederick...

My heart is heavy. Words unable to be formed. So much sorrow and suffering. Truths we all know—we cannot change anyone; change comes from...

Eastertide is a season of celebrating resurrection appearances. I have met Christ…in ICU, at MSU, at church camp, in an office, in a...