Dearly Beloved, Whatever? What does the word “whatever” communicate? As you know it can vary depending on the context in which it is used and the tone of voice used when saying it. In some instances, “whatever” can be used as a dismissive response to indicate that the speaker is not interested in continuing the…
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Hey Church Family, Last summer we spent some family time at Lake Tahoe and swam at Kiva Beach. Here’s a picture. That’s my nephew Drew stepping out of the water in the black and gray rashguard. My other nephew Josh is right behind him in navy blue. Tahoe is one of the deepest lakes in…
Dearly Beloved, When was the last time you were betrayed and undercut? Last year, last week, yesterday, and today isn’t over yet? I’m not a country music fan, but I know most of the story lines and they go something like – “I loved her, but she didn’t love me; she took off with my…
Dear Friends, I have a sneaking suspicion that most of you will not be able to tell me the author of the following quotes! Perhaps you’ll be shocked and surprised. “We must, indeed, all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately.” “Love your Enemies, for they tell you your Faults.” “He that…
Ever had “pink eye” as a kid? Yes, that irritating and painful itching eye infection. Most of you probably went to the doctor and got some salve and in a few days, it was on the mend. For 84 million people worldwide, mostly children, it’s a different story. They start out the same way you…
It was a beautiful day with the sun shining and a gentle breeze blowing at Stanford University. My heart was racing as I took to the blocks for the final race of my high school swimming career and, believe me, I felt the pressure of that moment. Four years of hard work, riding my bike…
Dear Friends, What is most important to God in the world today is _______________ and the most important person in the world to God is ______________. I do not pretend to know what you would fill in the first blank with, but did you put your name in the second blank? If not, why not?…
Hey Church Family, Before I forget, I just got a call from Tim Gildersleeve that our Shepherd’s Table Food Pantry is a little low. Let’s restock this week and next. Please drop off supplies (see the list of needed items at the bottom of this message) at the table on the patio with the sign…
It was the New York Yankees against the Chicago Cubs in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the World Series, held on October 1, 1932, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. With the score tied 4-4 in the fifth inning of game three, Ruth took strike one from pitcher Charlie Root. All the reports say…
When I was a young pastor, I needed lots of help navigating the more difficult parts of caring for a flock of people. I had been thoroughly trained in Biblical exegesis, leadership principles, Biblical languages, counseling, cross cultural skills, and a host of other academic exercises designed to equip Bible college and seminary students. But…