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I love all kinds of different music.  Well, almost all kinds.  Sorry to the fans out there but I don't do country music.  I'm from the south and talk with a twang of sorts but I do not enjoy listening to it in music.  But there is one song I remember from my high school … Continue reading I Gotta Little Change in My Pocket…

Today I attended the funeral of one of my childhood best friend's father, Willie Martin.  Willie was a good guy, so very funny.  You could laugh with him and at him his antics were so entertaining.  As I was listening to my friend share about her father tears came to my eyes as I heard … Continue reading Investing in Life

It's hard to believe.  One of our staff members starts in July giving us reminders of how many days until Christmas.  Two weeks ago within a 24 hour period I saw my first Christmas TV ad, heard my first Christmas Radio spot and received my first Christmas Card (that was awesome as one of the … Continue reading 60 days until Christmas… Eve Offering

Last night I watched the movie Hidden Figures again and was just as moved by the story the second time around.  The movie tells the untold story of three African-American women and the role they played working at NASA helping to get a man on the moon.  Katherine Johnson, the mathematician; Mary Jackson, the engineer; … Continue reading Stop Selling Sugar Water

I've been thinking about salt today.  Random?  Maybe.  Theological?  absolutely.  Relevant? I think so.  First of all, I have bypassed the candy bowl in my office all week-long and the thought keeps recurring how these days I prefer salty snacks above sweet ones.  It's like my sweet tooth is disappearing.  Things that used to make … Continue reading Salt

I have been at a loss for words regarding the mass shooting that took place in Las Vegas.  The loss of life and infliction of injury by one person reveals a level of disconnect with humanity I cannot wrap my head around.  Over 50 dead and over 500 wounded?  Over 500?  The impact of this … Continue reading Enough

It's been the strangest two weeks.  Although at times I like to play it by ear, I still always have a big picture plan.  To find myself, very unexpectedly, with two weeks of my life free and no plan at all, although for some people sounds delightful, to me was stressful.  And confusing.  Not a … Continue reading A Change of Perspective

I still can't believe I am typing these words.  I am not going to climb Kilimanjaro next week.  I should be over the moon that in less than 48 hours I would have been making my way over the Atlantic Ocean heading towards Tanzania.   Not any more.  Last Saturday I was well on my … Continue reading Swallowing the Disappointment Pill

This week has felt a bit surreal.  I keep shaking my head trying to figure out "What is going on?"  Tonight I found myself at an Interfaith prayer vigil held at Temple Emanuel trying to make sense of the events in Charlottesville, VA and the aftermath of rhetoric swirling around.  What a powerful night to … Continue reading What is going on?

Each week 2 persons from our staff visit a different downtown business with a few Centenary balloons, a loaf of banana nut bread and a notecard that all of our staff have signed and prayed over.  Why in the world would we do this?  This is the church staff's way of living into our Vision … Continue reading The Balloon Brigade