WHAT NO EYE HAS SEEN

The Everett Covered Bridge, over the Ohio Erie Canal in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. “God has prepared things for those who love him that no eye has seen, or ear has heard, or that haven’t crossed the mind of any human being.”1 corinthians 2:9 (common english bible) Now that I have stepped away fromContinueContinue reading “WHAT NO EYE HAS SEEN”

LIFE AMONG THE EPISCOPALIANS

Oh, how good and pleasant it is,     when brethren live together in unity!psalm 133:1 book of common prayer I “borrowed” the title of this post from Garrison Keillor (Life Among the Lutherans). However, this is not a stereotypical satire piece. If anything, my intent might be to dispel some of the myths and misunderstandings IContinueContinue reading “LIFE AMONG THE EPISCOPALIANS”

MY SUMMER AT ZION

We are God’s people, gathering to be the church on the hill, sharing the love of Jesus Christ.ZION PURPOSE STATEMENT I was blessed to serve as pastoral leader at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Valley City, Ohio, for the three months of Pastor Jim Watson’s summer sabbatical. Since I “retired” in December of 2020, I’veContinueContinue reading “MY SUMMER AT ZION”