Pastor Tom's Community

Powered by
WordPress
Powered by
WordPress

  • On Abuses of Power

    In light of recent revelations, I dug up this old reflection on power, its use, and its abuse: Why do we abuse power? I think it would be dangerous to oversimplify the answer, but we have some hints. We do not understand power or appreciate its purpose. Power is given to any of us for…

  • And the Collection …. of the moment … in the moment …

      Feeble musings on …. Peace, love, joy, faith, courage, trust, grace…. God is present.   ========= Peace manifestsWhen storms toss your boat,And you've lost your way,With no guaranteesAnd no visible way around the fear And you trust. ————- Joy is presentWhen tearsWell upAnd heartaches Swell up And you chooseTo rely on GodAnd rejoice in GodAnd receive from…

  • Trust is always … TimelyRestingUnder aSimpleTruth God loves me.God is with me.God will see protect me. My life is in God's hands

  • GraceDances ontoThe stageBows,Grins,Smiles,Chuckles,Roars with laughter,And then,Starts passing out presentsFor no reason at all.

  • Writing Quickly – The FAST Method

    Do you need to think/write quickly? Use the FAST method:

  • Absent Mindedness and Present Trouble -a Reflection

    The call came just as I was ready to start my class one night. My question upon hearing the subject matter was typically male and blatantly insensitive: "Why are you calling me just before Bible Study to tell me this?" You will be able to guess the answer in a moment, but I will tell…

  • The Fullness of Time

    “But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son …” – Galatians 4:4a It may be August, but today’s reading takes us back to a Christmas decades ago. The sky was blue. The Honolulu Star Bulletin for December 7, 1941 noted, “Following is a schedule of Christmas events and parties,…

  • Love is tough.Tough love is tougher.Hate is corrosive.One kills.The other makes us stronger.Choose love and stand tough.

  • Love is tough.Tough love is tougher.Hate is corrosive.One kills.The other makes us stronger.Choose love and stand tough.

  • Do We Really Know?

    Mr. Bowden was our church organist in Fremont in the 80s. He played the organ for us into his nineties and died with an alert mind and a bellowing voice. He practiced his organ just outside the door to my office and I could never sneak past him without him turning on his stool and…