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                                                    “Don’t Overlook Your Blessings!” On occasion I find myself speaking with someone who is telling me about the obstacles they are facing in life. It could be a health scare, […]

“God Knows Our Needs!” Most of us who grew up Lutheran spent some time studying Martin Luther’s Small Catechism. Others of us who have come to the Lutheran church later in life may have received a copy of the Catechism with the instructions, “Spend some time reading through this so you know some of the […]

Let’s ‘CONNECT!’ St. John’s participated in the “Spirited Brunch” visitation of downtown churches on Sunday, April 22. This “Spirited Brunch” event is in its second year and during 2018 there were 21 churches participating. The event asked churches participating to remain open from 12:30 PM till 3:30 PM for visitors to come tour the sanctuary. […]

“This Is No Joke!” The calendar is not helping me out any this year. The Resurrection of Our Lord (Easter Sunday) falls on April 1, a day normally known as April Fool’s Day. How many times have you been ‘pranked’ by April Fool’s Day jokes? How often have you shared some silly little joke and […]

“One Foot In Front Of The Other” It’s a rather old piece of advice, but the way to get to any destination is ‘place one foot in front of the other’ and start moving. That’s the way we get from point A to point B, whether in life, job, or just about any other aspect […]

“A Spiritual Check-Up” My family has a history of heart disease. It was probably present with several grandparents, but it became all too apparent when my father had a heart attack and blockages that required bypass surgery (twice). When my internist learned of this family history, he began tracking my own markers for cardiovascular disease. […]

“A Slight Pause As We Enter 2018” My first car was a used 1972 Camaro. It had a small eight cylinder engine. The engine was elementary enough that I could do some of my own repair and maintenance work. I could change the spark plugs, change the oil, adjust the timing belt, and even replace […]

I grew up in Columbia, SC. By the time I was in high school and certainly by college, I had heard of “Five Points.” It was an area located near the University of South Carolina where five roads intersected and created a hustling, bustling area of shops, bars, and restaurants. Everybody knew where Five Points […]