Whatever Does It Mean? – Glass Shattering

Upon my arrival at the cafe this morning, one of the baristas shared that she was moving a glass bottle when it suddenly shattered. Being the type person I am, I told her that I would investigate what possible meaning that event might have. The following is what I found…. One might would think glassContinue reading “Whatever Does It Mean? – Glass Shattering”

Lenten Reflection for March 6th

Psalm 107: 28 Then they cry out to the LORD in their trouble,And He brings them out of their distresses.29 He calms the storm,So that its waves are still. We are reminded in today’s reading that there is One who is with us in the tempest of the storms that we experience in life. He is theContinue reading “Lenten Reflection for March 6th”

Meditation and Prayer for the Day – March 2

Meditation for the DaySpirit-power comes from communication with God in prayer and times of quiet meditation. I must constantly seek spirit communication with God. This is a matter directly between me and God. Those who seek it through the medium of the church do not always get the joy and the wonder of spirit communicationContinue reading “Meditation and Prayer for the Day – March 2”

Day One – The Journey Begins…

5:53 a.m. – February 18th – This is Ash Wednesday, which also marks the first day of the Lenten season. It is customary to “give up” one thing for the season that leads up to Easter Sunday. Once again this year, I’m forgoing social media and focusing on other areas in my life. Today’s scheduleContinue reading “Day One – The Journey Begins…”

Suffering and My Thoughts

What is the point of the suffering we encounter in life? I’ve recently considered what part suffering can play in each of our lives, its causes, and what to do to remedy said suffering. I don’t think that personal suffering is any sort of “punishment” for wrongdoing. I think the greatest majority of our sufferingContinue reading “Suffering and My Thoughts”

Easter Sunday Sermon Take-Aways

April 20, 2025 – Easter Service – First Presbyterian Church, Hickory N.C. Easter Sermon – “Finding Easter” – Rev. Dr. Richard Floyd “If we were to make the table the most sacred object of furniture in every home, in every church, in every community, our faith would quickly regain its power, and our world wouldContinue reading “Easter Sunday Sermon Take-Aways”

Gnostics and the Like…

A good portion of the reading I’ve done over the past several weeks has centered around the Gnostic world. It’s definitely different than a lot of what I’ve learned before, especially when it comes to religious teachings. It’s been particularly interesting to learn about the Gnostic gospels, most of which have been kept secret sinceContinue reading “Gnostics and the Like…”

A Somewhat Organized Sunday

Today, Sunday April 6th has gotten off to a good start. I began the day at Starbucks for my usual vanilla latte. I went the early Kairos service at church, where I was reminded to “be curious” and not be judgmental. I then went to the “Difficult Questions” Sunday school class and am still attemptingContinue reading “A Somewhat Organized Sunday”

Saturday Thoughts on April 5th…

It’s exactly one month in to my hiatus from social media. While I can say I’ve had some great plans for the time I would be gaining from this effort, I’m not so sure I’ve optimized the days and weeks I’ve been afforded with break. Some of the activities I’ve been known for, I’ve continuedContinue reading “Saturday Thoughts on April 5th…”

Hiatus Nearly Two Weeks In, With a Month Yet to Go…

I once again am taking a sabbatical from all social media for the period of Lent. I started nearly two weeks ago and there definitely has been a void in my life that I’ve taken note of. You don’t realize how much time you devote to someone or something until you stop paying attention toContinue reading “Hiatus Nearly Two Weeks In, With a Month Yet to Go…”