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”
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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…”
The First Couple of Days: A Hiatus from Social Media
I’m taking the season of Lent to take a break from all social media. The first two days have been relatively easy, but I’ve caught myself going through some of the same motions as before…. Wednesday, March 5th was my first day away from social media. It also happened to be the only day thisContinue reading “The First Couple of Days: A Hiatus from Social Media”
Visit to the Frontlines…
Three weeks ago, heavy rains and winds made their way through western North Carolina. Areas to our west in the North Carolina mountains suffered catastrophic damage that will take months, if not years to repair. Today I traveled to those areas to see what possibilities of service there were and the sights that I sawContinue reading “Visit to the Frontlines…”
It’s Been a While…
I had told myself I’d write one-hundred days on this blog and well, have fallen through again. While I write most every day in my journal, I have found it difficult to sit down at the keyboard and put my thoughts together. I guess I could just copy what I’ve written in my journal, butContinue reading “It’s Been a While…”
Cultural Heritage
I am most interested in the parts of my ancestral heritage that were involved in ministry. I am aware that several ancestors down the line were Lutheran ministers. I’ve done some research on their service in the ministry, finding that one helped found the local university I attended and received two degrees from. I justContinue reading “Cultural Heritage”
David Lee 