Extra in All the Best Ways
This month we take a break from my reflections on our church statement to reflect on something different…well, someone different. I’ll start with an account from the life of Jesus of Nazareth: “6 And when...
Growing Richer in Spirit
Last month, I shared some of the discussion behind revisions to our church statement: Together we growRicher in Spirit,Deeper in Discipleship,Warmer in Fellowship,Broader in Mission andService to the world inWitness to the Gospel of...
A Gift From a Friend
While I was working on an entirely different article for this newsletter, I received the gift of a labyrinth from a dear friend. The labyrinth alone would have been gift enough, but it brought...
The Devotion of One’s Time
Rather than the normal opening letter, I have decided to introduce you to an exercise to add to your Lenten Journey, and hopefully to use afterwards as well. It’s an exercise about time and...
A Lesson of Lights
Watching the contagion of the Christmas lights spread throughout a neighborhood is a favorite pastime for Christie and me. In every neighborhood, there is that first house that lays out their holiday display. Typically,...
An Invitation to Spiritual Practices with Pastor Joe
In our worship together, we have touched several times on the two-sided nature of growing in faith. We have talked about the mysterious working of God in our lives. Sometimes, certain qualities or characteristics...
Unpacking the Blessings and Possibilities
As I predicted in the last Spire article, Christie and I are even happier to be here! Most of the unpacking at the parsonage has been completed. Meanwhile, here at the church, we have...
Home
As I write this, most of us have yet to meet. By the time you read this, It’s likely that we will have shared at least our first Sunday together. So in a sense,...