Today, is day two of our schools being closed across the nation. We are out of school, because it is our normal Spring Break. That said the kids feel ripped off somewhat and we are all feeling a little trapped due to so many things being closed until further notice. Personally, I like it when … More Prayer in a time of Virus
life feigns to be seamless while hearts are ripped asunder jostling for control dangerously engaged with our trust there are no victors only victims When we stumble the fall can be cosmic sympathy is grand rescue is preferable pause breathe in exhale step repeat Who will hear the lament of the sigh will peace come … More Seeking Answers Among the Words
Ragged and run down. Sluggish and overwhelmed. What do you mean Summer is almost here? I have too much left to do to get through the school year and didn’t winter just end yesterday? Can you relate? With the pace at which life moves it can feel like the very thing that we crave, rest … More My Dear Friend Peace
Heavenly Father, You who are more eager to hear than we are ready to speak, Have mercy on us. We believe that we have the ability to correct our world by our intellect and might alone. Forgive us. Only you have the strength to solve the mess that exists in this world and within us. … More Prayer for Today
That time when you have nothing left to give and you wonder what else? Tired. When your day is filled with steps upward on a downward escalator. Beaten. Is there any sense to this madness? Hope?! A momentary hush. An unexpected silence. There tucked within is our soul’s longing. Grace. A love so deeply needed … More Grace
The One of Peace
As a pastor I have been in numerous waiting rooms with families hoping to hear good news. I have been there for the success and the loss. It feels like most often the unknown periods of waiting are the hardest thing to endure. I trust the medical staff and know that they are trying to communicate as frequently … More Waiting
Have you noticed that there are a lot of theories and opinions about what is best for our lives? So much of the critique that we hear typically acts as the preface for the sales pitch that we are about to endure, ignore, or buy. All we want is for things to get better for … More Hope, Promises, & Us
Today is a gift. This breath and the next should never be taken for granted. I believe that if we are willing, we can recall the shock, horror, and fear of this day 11 years ago. I for one will not forget (nor will any of you), but I believe that many of us are weighed down with our burdens today that remembrance … More Hope in this momentary affliction
Last night I went to see the new film Dark Knight Rises. Today I am having a difficult time putting into words what I felt and still feel from the experience. The film was a piece of fantasy escapism art that was well crafted and worth seeing on the big screen. At the same time there … More Dark Night Rises
Rev. Shawn J. Smith 