Wednesday Greetings, In southern California, most of the coastline is covered in what is known as "June gloom." It's a marine layer that forms in the cooler, humid part of the morning, and burns off by about noon revealing the blue skies.It's a while of enduring to get to...
Wednesday Greetings, It takes a village to raise a pastor.... well, it takes a church, really.Two years ago today I underwent surgery to repair the fractured heels I endured as a result of a fall from the ladder (only 12 feet, but my two feet, heels, were shattered).I write today, not...
Wednesday Greetings, Well? Did you box up all your Easter decorations? Did you put away the Easter outfit, finish the candy? Are you done with the celebration of Easter?Did you put Jesus back in the tomb?Or are you going to let the Risen Christ, and the celebration of...
Wednesday Greetings, Today is February 1st. Now, I know you didn't open this email to be told today's date. But I'll remind you, January is already over. And January had 31 days.So, if you struggle to get through the days/nights, just know that this year, February only...
Wednesday Greetings, "Live like YOU are the sermon." Peace in our journeys, Pastor Steve Melde
Brrr. It turned cold in Tucson. I had to put on a jacket.I did notice........ that though I put on a jacket, the weather didn't change, but my ability to weather the weather did.Hm. Maybe that's what our faith is like. Maybe putting on our faith doesn't change the...
Wow, it turned cold in Tucson! We had to prepare by making sure there was extra room in shelters for people, that our pets were brought inside, that our pipes and plants were covered and protected.When you know something is coming, you prepare for it!Hey, guess what! Jesus' birthday...
Wednesday Greetings, I'll let you in on a secret. Each Thanksgiving, I pick one person in my life to focus on and offer thanks for to God. This year, it's Frances Sundt, and all of the Charter Members of this congregation. What a gift they have been to...
Today, November 2nd, we continue to honor "Dia de los Muertos." It's a day from the Hispanic culture where people honor the lives of loved ones who have passed away.Though the facepainting is haunting, the rest of decorations used are bright colors. It really is a celebration.I...
Wednesday Greetings, Ugh. When I arrived into my office this morning, I saw the sight. It was my desktop. Well, OK, I could not see my desktop. Right now I have so many things going on in so many different directions that I have piles for each event, that...