A Heart of Worship
I loved reading the letter about worship during Covid-19. This is just how I received it. Mark Slomka, PSWD Associate District Supervisor, wrote the following letter to churches in San Diego after California Governor Newsom’s July 1st directives impacting all religious gatherings. It was a reminder that worship comes in many ways. We can move […]
The Protests
The Protests The raging winds are blowing I can feel it in my soul The slow bending arc of justice is reaching for her goal We cannot let this movement lie King Martin’s voice will surely die The streets are full My eyes they burn The bullets fly Is it my turn? We cannot falter […]
It is Time to Take Action – Help Those Who Have Been Hurt by Systemic Racism
In these times, the question remains, who is going to help those who have become the victims of systemic racism? Who is going to have empathy for those who have endured and even died as a result of senseless acts of racial hatred? In the book of Luke, (Luke 10:30-37 NLT) Jesus shares the familiar […]
Has the Veil of Racism been Lifted?
“Then Jesus uttered another loud cry and breathed his last. And the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. When the Roman officer who stood facing him saw how he had died, he exclaimed, “This man truly was the Son of God” Mark 15:37-39 NLT Has the […]
The Time for Equality is Now
Like many of you, we have spent the past few days grieving the tragic loss of George Floyd. This past Friday we shared in the memorial and celebration of the life of George Floyd. We listened to the eulogy that was delivered by Rev. Al Sharpton as he provided the scripture: “To everything there is […]
Do You Know?
“Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.”(Psalms 46:10). “Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth.” The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of […]
Be Careful How You Live
Apostle Paul wrote, “So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled […]
How Long Shall We Wait?
Most of us are sitting at home on a warm couch with a glass of soda, perhaps a glass of wine and a slice of delicious chocolate cake binge watching the latest TV shows; or catching up on the ones we missed. There is also a substantial amount of us dealing with uncertainty of where […]
God’s Rebuilding Program
Even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we see the signs of spring. In some of our towns and cities we hear the sounds of hammers and saws which means that construction is underway. Construction means new buildings are being built. A good friend and brother sent us a very inspirational text message that […]
God, the Fight, and Corona Virus
Enduring the Corona virus COVID-19 pandemic can be extremely difficult. It’s hard already, but In this day of uncertainty, things have gotten crazy. Everyday on the news, there is a new revelation about how contagious, or how long COVID-19 lasts in the air. It can get scary as we try to keep our loved ones […]