So my wife is keeping secrets from me. Fortunately, they are not the bad kind of secrets. It was the birthday kind. And more. Apparently the church was conspiring. In the middle of of the COVID chaos, the congregation was planning a parade of appreciation. Through a secret Facebook page and event, they coordinated a… Continue reading Small Town – Big Hearts – a Parade for the Pastor
He is all by himself. The place he calls home has nothing in the immediate area. But hundreds pass by during the day and through the night. Eleven months a year, most don’t even pay him any attention. But this is his month, this is his time, and for these few weeks he has an… Continue reading Going It Alone
Tonight, I have a meeting. I am meeting with the Pastor Search Team - the very team with which I worked with from almost a year ago. I now am the pastor of the church, but it seems a bit awkward that the Search Team is still meeting. Well, not too awkward. But to some,… Continue reading Reviewing My Performance
Palm Sunday. Tornado Watch. Windy Gusts. Put those together and you've got a great day. Evergreen had a great Sunday service. We had over 200 in worship ... 1st since I've been here, I think. Kid's singing 'hosannas', palm branches waving, adult choir specials, organ solo, colors of the cross, and so much more as… Continue reading Kiddies, Candy, and Craziness
