Category Archives: Random Thoughts

Timeshares and the Gospel

My wife and I just attended a timeshare presentation. You know, the kind where you are given great gifts and vacation stays for simply agreeing to listen to a 90-minute sales pitch on the incredible, undeniable value of timeshares. It … Continue reading →

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Still Searching for a Messiah

I think I have finally put my finger on something. I have felt it at different times. Being a pastor exposes you to people’s expectations. “What are people looking for in a pastor?” “What do they expect from me?” I … Continue reading →

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A Few Thoughts After a Hurricane

Hurricane Ida was one of the most destructive hurricances to hit the United States. The damage is still being assessed. Over a million people are still without power. Many communities may never be fully restored. On Saturday night, as the … Continue reading →

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The Complexity of Compassion

Compassion is a tricky thing. It isn’t always what you think. Recently my family and I saw a man asking for money on the side of the road. We have experienced enough to know that giving money is usually not the … Continue reading →

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Decluttering Your Brain

Do you feel like your brain is in a fog? Struggling to focus? Fighting anxiety? Stressed? We live in an age of distraction. Our minds are constantly pulled in a thousand directions. Everything is competing for our attention. It’s hard … Continue reading →

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