Category Archives: Faith

Even though I took last Sunday off knowing you had a video sermon provided by the Presiding Bishop I did watch the service.  Kudos to the Band, the Videographers, and the Council for stepping up.  As my daddy used to say, “There is no rest for the weary.” I write today as New York City,Continue reading “Faith Lift: Forward”

Every year around Pentecost various signs pop up and among them I have seen one that says, “Keep Calm and Wear Red on Pentecost”.  This year I found more appropriate reminder of that special day.  Asking us to “Keep Calm” on Pentecost is like asking us to “Keep Calm” when the oxygen masks fall fromContinue reading “Faith Lift: Keep Calm?”

Faith Lift: In the service. I heard about a little boy that refused to go into the worship service.   When his parents asked him why, he pointed to the plaque with the names of those who had died in the service.  He didn’t want to be next. Memorial Day originated as Decoration Day.  After the American CivilContinue reading “Faith Lift: In the Service”

Love…It’s what makes a Subaru a Subaru.  Really?  According to their commercials I see people who buy a Subaru get to do all kinds of exciting things like kayaking.  They are never stuck in traffic.  Even though traffic has been less stressful during the Pandemic, I have full confidence it will come back. That’s notContinue reading “Faith Lift: Subaru”

We’ve had an unusual Easter and this week we’ll be having an unusual Mother’s Day.   We won’t be sitting together in church honoring the moms that brought us into the world or that have taken on that role.  I hope you will find creative ways to express your appreciation this year or honor the memoryContinue reading “Due Unto Mothers”

We’re familiar with 2020 hindsight.  To survive this pandemic we are going to need to practice 2020 foresight….for 2020. I am fortunate.  Growing up in Texas I’ve survived 16 hurricanes, (from Alice in 1954 to Harvey in 2017). The greatest loss I sustained was losing the pear tree that grew up next to our garage. Continue reading “2020 Foresight”

Everyone has their own way of getting in the pool.  Some just jump in off the deep end.   Me, I wade in from the shallow…a freezing step at a time.  When L.A. Fitness was open I went to Water Aerobics Monday, Wednesday and Friday to rehab my right leg from my knee replacement.  Now IContinue reading “Faith Lift: Get in the Pool”

These last few weeks of seclusion have given me more time than usual to watch commercials.   One of the ones that struck me is the one for the Lindt Gold Bunny.  They show the bunny being made and the ad ends with this quote: “Bring home the Lindt Gold Bunny and watch the magic ofContinue reading “Faith Lift: Bunnies, Baskets, Eggs, Lilies, Buckets, Cigars, Brandy, and Jokes.”

When I was a kid I loved to watch cowboy shows. I would ride my stick horse around the back yard with my bandana.  Who would have believed that I would be a trendsetter for 2020.   Now, 63 years later after taping my sermon at the church on Saturday I went to Kroger lookingContinue reading “Faith Lift: Revealed”

When I was serving at the Interim Pastor at Faith Lutheran Church in Dickinson I looked for an Open Mic in the area. I enjoy singing at Open Mics. I’ve made a lot of friends doing that. There is a listing of all the Open Mics in the Houston area and I looked up Dickinson. Continue reading “Faith Lift: YouTube”