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36One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house and took his place at the table. 37And a woman in the city, who was a sinner, having learned that he was eating in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster jar of ointment. 38She stood behind him at his feet,Continue reading “Monday Morning Meditation 10-13-25”

Once upon a time…there, I have your attention, don’t I?  These are the most powerful words ever, for they announce a story and everyone loves a good story.  They are powerful words, indeed.  Today, however, there are other words that have power, words that are labeled “rage bait” because they specifically anger people in anContinue reading “Monday Motivation 7-14-25”

Many of us want a better life.  We want to break out of our shells, of whatever it is that holds us back, and excel, achieving our hopes and dreams.  Or at least that is what we think we want. Often, we get stuck not only unable to break out into our desired life, butContinue reading “Monday Motivation 6-30-25”

We live in dark days.  There are wars and rumors of wars, there are battles and violence.  Our country is in political turmoil, people are constantly afraid, angry, upset and on edge.  This does not even take into account the actual issues that need to be addressed and the injustice and evil that is presentContinue reading “Monday Morning Motivation 6-23-25”

It is a Monday morning and guess what?  It is raining here in Southeast Pennsylvania.  Seems like we’ve had a lot of rain lately (and that is putting it mildly).  While the rain is needed it does put a lot of things in question. I have not finished cutting the grass from the weekend andContinue reading “Monday, Monday”

We live in volatile times.  The political rhetoric is getting worse as we approach the election, many are worried about more potential violence at the outcome of the election and people are tense.  Add to that the normally stressful lives most of us live and we have a powder keg about to blow. But youContinue reading “Monday Motivation 9-16-24”

School has started for most of our children, some have gone off to college for the first time, and many adults are in some form of continuing education. Learning is important for us, whether it is formal education, learning new skills and information, or studying a language.  We can always learn more.  Never be afraidContinue reading “Monday Motivation 8-26-24”

If you really think about it, there is a lot of chaos going on all around us all the time.  There is always something happening that needs our attention (or at least we think so), there is always something that is a crisis for someone (but it does not mean it has to be aContinue reading “Monday Motivation”

As a pastor, I am called upon to do many things.  Most of the time they are very serious, especially when visiting the sick and dying.  Pastors need to be composed and dignified.  Would you really want your grandmother’s funeral to be led by someone in a silly costume and giving top ten lists?  WhileContinue reading “Monday Motivation 7-29-24”