Over the last few weeks, I was privileged to be able to serve on Florida’s State Emergency Response Team, focused on wellness in the area of crisis stabilization from hurricanes Helene and Milton. My role on the team was chaplain/pastor/coach. It was an open door that came unexpectedly but was very rewarding. I had to…
A few nights ago I dreamed about a question, “What is the #1 need in the church today?” It was an odd experience because first of all, I don’t normally do this. Secondly, it was as if I was teaching a group of people in the dream. When I woke up, I grabbed my cellphone…
Coming to the close of a chapter, and getting ready to turn to a new one is always an exciting yet fearful time. Trying to understand it, as well as deal with the feelings and emotions around it can be overwhelming. For some, it’s a get-out-of-dodge scenario. Life will be better on the other side…
I read an interesting scripture from I Samuel 7:2 yesterday that referenced Israel. It said, “During that time, all Israel mourned because it SEEMED the Lord had abandoned them.” I had to pause as I read that to reflect on two conversations I have had this week with pastors. One was a seasoned worship pastor…
