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“What does the Lord require?” is a question that Micah addresses in his time, and one we are asking today. For the prophet, it was three unique characteristics: God requires justice, mercy, and humility. It seems simple and straight forward, but as I look around our world, I see young people dying because of theirContinue reading ““What does the Lord require?””

Have you ever felt out of sorts? Have you ever felt restless, like you just can’t get comfortable? Have you ever felt disoriented or lost? Maybe you’ve felt this way when changing schools, moving to a new home, or starting a new job. I’ve come to learn that the times I feel most uneasy areContinue reading “Called”

Several years ago, while walking around the French Quarter, I came across a bar entitled Sinner and Saint. A perfect name for a bar. A perfect name for a church. Often in our world, we live by this binary, in and out or up and down dichotomy. You are either this or that, and couldn’t possiblyContinue reading “Sinner / Saint”

We all need to be loved and to feel needed, but social media has given us a false sense of community. It has damaged our self-worth, and although we are more connected than ever, we are left many times feeling very alone. It’s not reality because it does not give full breadth and depth, onlyContinue reading “Unplugging”

Being still is an issue most of us struggle with. Even in this time of COVID, where daily patterns have shifted, many have found new and creative ways to fill our days with stuff to do. For years, when we engaged in conversation, we would often ask, “How are you doing?” The response was often, “I’mContinue reading “Be Still”

Business on top, party on the bottom is the best way I can describe my outfit these days. Ever since the pandemic, I have had most of my meetings online. Given this limited view, I have found my dress typically consists of a dress shirt, paired with gym shorts. It’s an odd look for sure,Continue reading “Perfect Harmony”

In and out. Up and down. Life is a journey filled with successes and failures, wins and losses.  A pastor once said, “In weather, there are four seasons. But in your life, there are dozens of different seasons. And every season of life includes both good and bad times.” Like many of you, I am readyContinue reading “‘Tis the Season”

Last week, our daughter Miriam turned 9. Her birthday in the midst of pandemic was like many things we have all experienced over the past months, lackluster and with little fanfare. In all honesty it was a disaster. No party + online schooling + attitude = tears for our daughter and frustrated parents. I wishContinue reading “Go Your Own Way”