What are you reading? We had a creative and constructive discussion last Sunday as people shared a number of ideas for the pastoral search committee to consider as they work to complete our church profile. I want to give a shout out to Tim Naden and other members of the committee for organizing this opportunity.… Read more David’s Diary
Experiencing the Sacred One of the books I’ve been reading lately is, Grounded: Finding God in the World: a Spiritual Revolution by Diana Butler Bass (HarperOne, 2015). In the early pages of the book she says that “God has moved off the mountain” (p. 26). In the following chapters she writes about finding God in… Read more David’s Diary
My mind was spinning after our study in Progressive Christianity last Sunday. I want to thank Muffin, Phil, and Melanie for organizing and leading these sessions and everyone who attends for making this such a lively conversation. It’s not too late to join if you have been unable to attend the earlier sessions. Our session… Read more David’s Diary
Last Sunday we read the story of Jesus in the wilderness where he was tested by the devil. When questioned by the devil about what he would, could and should do, Jesus drew on his tradition. Knowing his tradition helped him avoid opting for the expedient choice of turning stone into bread, jumping from a… Read more David’s Diary
Ash Wednesday is today. As I prepare for Lent, I have been thinking of Pope Francis asking us to “fast from indifference to our neighbor” and I would add apathy toward world events. Following this advice, I would like to encourage you to try your own Lenten Diary. This need not be a difficult exercise,… Read more David’s Diary
I’m going to title my contribution to The Communicator, “David’s Diary.” I intend for it to be a place to offer personal reflections of our life together and to share hopes for the future. Feedback and comments are welcome. I was in Florida last week attending a conference. I went with high expectations remembering conferences… Read more David Dairy-Wk. 1
Carolyn’s Corner: We have the privilege of welcoming Mark Johnston to Pine Valley Christian Church at the end of July. Mark is the Executive Director for the Open and Affirming Ministry Program, an arm of the GLAD Alliance of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The GLAD Alliance is made up of members of the… Read more Carolyn’s Corner
The tragedy that befell Orlando has been like concentric rings ever widening, every circle to encompass an entire nation. They say it’s the largest mass shooting in our nation’s history. It’s easy to get caught by the number. But that is 50 names, 50 faces, 50 lives with stories to tell. We can’t tie it… Read more Tragedy in Orlando
LIVING LENT: PROMISE This is my commandment that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. John 15:12-13 I am an avid coffee drinker, so much that I have a collection of mugs people have given me. One… Read more CAROLYN’S CORNER
LIVING LENT: PROCLAIM He has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners…to release the oppressed. Luke 4:18 Luke strongly reminds us that there are many ways to proclaim Jesus to others. Living Lent as people of the resurrection reminds us that we are… Read more CAROLYN’S CORNER