Weekly Word
When to Tell and What to Tell. . .
As a Pastor, there are times when people will ask me to hold something in confidence and not tell anyone else. There are some things that just do...
Feeling “Chesty” About Going Green
Last week, as I stood with a group of people who are interested in exploring membership at Bedford Presbyterian Church, I was reminded of an old...
Loving our neighbors as ourselves. . .
Throughout its 275-year history, Bedford Presbyterian Church has sought to be a place that prioritizes the greatest commandments of Jesus: to love...
Going Home Again – Holy Glimpses
This past week, Amy and I took our boys to our old hometown of Macon, Georgia - the town where Amy was born and grew up, and the town where I lived...
To You, With Love. . .
Those of us from a certain “era” will likely remember celebrating Valentine’s Day at school. It all began with a shoebox. We would each bring a...
Storm’s A-Comin’! What Will We Do?
On Thursday of this week, I ran into a clergy colleague who lives in our neighborhood. It was a snow day, and I was out in the snow with my boys....
Lectio Divina
Most of the year, I tend to preach from the recommended scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL). As some of you may know, the...
The Place of the Preacher
I had a conversation with someone before the 2024 election about the place of preaching when it comes to addressing world matters. It was a friendly...