Flu Season

But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. - Isaiah 43:1-2

Friends,

It is flu season. My 8-year-old granddaughter was vaccinated against the Type A flu. Unfortunately, she caught the Type B flu. She is better…

Lent

Therefore just as one man’s trespass led to condemnation for all, so one man’s act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all. For just as by the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous.
Romans 5:18-19

Friends,

Wednesday, February 26 is Ash Wednesday. This begins the season of Lent.

Every year at this time I share trivial facts about Lent.

The word “lent” comes from an old Germanic language…

Valentine’s Day

Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. – 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Dear Friends,

The day I write this letter is St. Valentine’s day.

I have a friend who believes this day was hijacked by card, chocolate and flower companies to make money. His restaurant will be packed and crazy tonight.

Saint Valentine’s Day is an actual observance on the church…

Super Bowl LIV

Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are. Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” No, “if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. - Romans 12:9-21

Friends,

I write this on January 31, 2020. Super Bowl LIV (54) is Sunday. On Sunday there will be Super Bowl parties, pools and commercials. In addition, there will be a football game between…