Pastor Tom's Community

First, we get quiet. Then, in the silence, we wait. It is for God, alone, we wait. The adjective, רַבָּֽה׃ informs the verb for being moved and the adverb, "not," creating a sense that while we might be shaken, we shall not fall completely over. We may lose our balance a bit, but we regain…

Something inevitable happens when the good news liberates people from their bondage. The profits of their masters dry up and the masters cry out. If God's people are bringing liberation to the lives of people, powers that be and industries of oppressive commerce will declare, "These men … are disturbing our city." And they will…

Photo by Rusty Watson on Unsplash When I think of my early ministry, I am embarrassed by the extent to which I associated "busy-ness" with holiness or discipleship. That embarrassment is dwarfed by the extent to which controlling, imposing pastors and churches, I have observed, have sought to regulate every aspect of their members' thinking,…

Born this day in 1929 – Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, American journalist and socialite, 37th First Lady of the United States (d. 1994). Soft spoken eloquence Gentle elegance Quiet, never presumptuous presence Beauty flowing from a core of essence Jackie and Jack, presiding over Camelot That moment, that flicker of time, that spot. Camelot. Camelot.

We cannot control all of our opportunities. They come when they come. While we can sometimes create them, that is not always true. Furthermore, we miss most of the opportunities that pass our way. Since an opportunity might arise from the mist and materialize, catching us off-guard, we must be ready. Our readiness may take…

We are all linked in this world, one way or another. The challenge is to find the code to find the connections. We are all interconnected, interdependent, and interwoven with the fabric of life. We are part of each other, Here are a few links I wanted you to have. Reading List The Lifesaving Station…