“Hope” is the thing with feathers -That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all”

—Emily Dickinson

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  • April Fools

    It is April 1, 2011. That means it has been 15 years to the day since I became officially the pastor of Baptist Temple, now the Fellowship of Joy and 4141 Ministries in Fresno, CA. It was Easter Sunday, but… Continue reading

  • Plans

    I make plans and I plan things to make. Sometimes I follow through. Sometimes circumstances cooperate. Sometimes it all seems to fall apart. I am reading family history. Some folks had plans go terribly awry. In fact, their lives fell… Continue reading

  • Notes to Myself

    Do you make notes to yourself? I do and sometimes I read them. Then, sometimes, I respond. Sometimes I dispute, but the act of writing things down has always been helpful to me. It clariies things. Scattered thoughts come together.… Continue reading

  • Airports and Access

    I am at the Richmond International Airport transitioning back to California time, which is frightening because it is 2:50 A.M. there and I have been up for hours. What is nice is that we have internet access. We have grown… Continue reading

  • Vacations

    I have been on vacation and, according to the purpose of such, I have been reviewing and renewing my life, my goals, my routines, and my activities. I've been getting up early – just like at home. I've been reading,… Continue reading

  • Intercession with the Lord’s Prayer

    Just a thought – The model prayer is inclusive. "Our Father" is an invitation to invite all for whom we intercede, with whom we are concerned, and for whom we deeply care to be included in our prayer for kingdom… Continue reading

  • We Have Worked All Night

    “Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” – Luke 5:5 (NIV) … I’ve done my best. I am sure I’ve exhausted all the possibilities,… Continue reading

  • Coffee and Community

    As I was despairing that my old neighborhood was being neglected by businesses and forgotten by the world, I made a wonderful discovery – Taza Coffee ‘n Creme . I am encouraged. The neighborhood can come back because these folks… Continue reading

  • Be Still

    "Peace! Be still!" Matthew 8:23-37 Lots of trouble in the world …Lots of turmoil …Soil of fear …Toil of tears …But my soul can be still,…Sided with by the One who walks beside.When I cried, He heard.When I sighed, He… Continue reading

  • Hand Me a Trumpet

    I don’t own a trumpet; I don’t play a trumpet; I can’t actually, literally follow this directive. But I do love the sound of trumpets and this trumpet sounds like one I can relate to. Continue reading

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