Messy Believer

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  • Simple Truths

    Every day we have the opportunity to interact with anyone who comes across our path. I have always heard the quote, treat the janitor with the same respect as the CEO. The simple truth is we become guests in people’s… Continue reading

  • Do you have 8 Minutes? It could change a life

    Do you have 8 minutes? 8 minutes is a code for, “I need you” or “Are you available?” 8 minutes doesn’t seem like a lot of time. If you can give someone 8 minutes, you can change a life. We… Continue reading

  • What we are to do.

    I sit in reflection this evening. I am always sending out emails that are not necessarily positive. These emails, they often contain prayer request for those in need. “IN NEED”. What does that really mean? In the Basic Instruction Book… Continue reading

  • The Need for Grace.

    The Need for Grace: Grace is Our Ability to Extend Kindness in Our Community I make mistakes. We all make mistakes (don’t we?). We all have moments where we fall short, utter the wrong words, or simply experience a bad… Continue reading

  • All those who are baptized, accepted the terms and conditions of a job.

    I sit in reflection this evening. I am always sending out emails that are not necessarily positive. These emails, they often contain prayer request for those in need. “IN NEED”. What does that really mean? In the Basic Instruction Book (for)… Continue reading

  • Preparing for Worship

    I recently read an article about how people are not ready for worship. People come to worship but they are distracted, focusing on the presence or future of their life. As I read the article, it talked about how people… Continue reading

  • Be the Guest

    When you are with someone, you need to remember that you are ‘the guest in their life’. I often use this thought in my homilies on Sunday. When we visit someone’s home, we often bring a gift, to thank them… Continue reading

  • Musings from the Vicar

    Anxiety, worry and doubt…lions, tigers and bears, oh my. This is such a normal part of life these days. Nothing has changed really, for centuries people have worried about one thing or another. As we evolve and as we add… Continue reading

  • What Road Am I On?

    Messy Believer I have had this blog for some time now. I have often wonder what I could do with it. As a messy believer of Christ Jesus, I have been on a long road trying to discover my place… Continue reading

  • We are built to live in Community, joining a church can give you that community.

    Most people seem to think that they don’t have to go to church. They make statements like, “Oh, I am a spiritual person.” What they are truly denying themselves is the community of faith. These words should help them remember… Continue reading