Tourists Brothers and Sisters in Christ, There is an old line from the Elvis movie Blue Hawaii that has made me chuckle for years. Angela Lansbury’s character exclaims, “Tourists aren’t people… they’re tourists!” Of course, the humor comes from the way Americans are often portrayed as inhospitable. Lately, I’ve found myself watching videos of people … [Read more…]
May 1, 2026 Brothers and Sisters in Christ, God has never needed something big to do something significant. “For who hath despised the day of small things?” (KJV)— Zechariah 4:10 In recent months, we have looked at moments in the early church where something important was close at hand… …and nearly missed. Peter stood at … [Read more…]
April 3, 2026 Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Jesus said, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:”— Matthew 7:7 (KJV) We believe those words. We pray, we ask, and we trust that God hears us. But what happens when the miracle comes, … [Read more…]
Brothers and Sisters in Christ, A January Reflection on Barnabas, and the Purpose of the Church Let us all take a moment to breathe. With the holiday season behind us and a new year underway, the Church experiences a unique and sacred moment to pause. This is an opportunity to contemplate our ongoing transformation and … [Read more…]