Category: Pastor Paul’s Ponderings and Letters

Top 10 list of feelings I have about moving

We sold our house earlier this week but have this week to move from the old house to the new house. Each day after work we are moving the small fragile inside stuff plus my pots and plants. The movers come on Saturday to get the heavy and awkward things. Here are some of the… Continue reading Top 10 list of feelings I have about moving

Who are the veterans that you remember?

My first memories of life are from Nellis Air Force Base where my dad was stationed. He was finishing up his 24+ years of service in the Air Force. With today being Veteran’s Day, we pause to remember and give thanks to those who have served and those who are serving. My uncle Paul, for… Continue reading Who are the veterans that you remember?

In case you haven’t heard, the fabulous Whitlocks are moving

Boxes to the left of me, boxes to the right of me, boxes behind and in front of me! Boxes! Boxes! Boxes! That sounds like the beginning of a Dr. Seuss book! While much of my life is like one of his made-up stories, this one is quite real. In case you haven’t heard, the fabulous… Continue reading In case you haven’t heard, the fabulous Whitlocks are moving

Do we own our possessions, or do they own us?

The fabulous Whitlocks are moving! We are downsizing. The large home that once housed Uncle Paul, my parents, Ruthie, and Wendy and I is no longer needed. Of course, my mind is flooded with memories. Going through all of my stuff causes me to ask myself the question that I asked in a sermon a… Continue reading Do we own our possessions, or do they own us?

All Saints Sunday, November 7

For all the saints, who from their labors rest… None of us arrived where we are without the help of others. It might have been parents, siblings, grandparents, or other relatives who guided us on our journey. More than likely on your list of mentors you have teachers, pastors, and or Sunday school leaders. What about… Continue reading All Saints Sunday, November 7

What are the Seven Wonders of the World to YOU?

Many years ago, geography students, having traveled around the earth by book, were asked at the end of the semester to list what each considered the “Seven Wonders of the World.” The following garnered the most votes:  Egypt’s Great Pyramid, the Taj Mahal, the Grand Canyon, the Panama Canal, the Empire State Building, St. Peter’s Basilica,… Continue reading What are the Seven Wonders of the World to YOU?

Get out your hard hat!

There is a good reason that construction workers wear hard hats: to protect their health. It may give them hat-hair, be bothersome, uncomfortable, and or a burden, but it is necessary. We aren’t quite going to be requiring a hard hat along with our mask mandate, but we’re going to be a construction zone as… Continue reading Get out your hard hat!

Old dogs learning new tricks

New vocabulary – it can be demanding, exacting, and difficult! When I was a kid, I knew I wanted to be a pastor, so I paid special attention to scripture. I was good at memorizing passages. In college, I continued that trend as a religion major. Then there was an internship and then seminary. Halfway through… Continue reading Old dogs learning new tricks

World Communion Sunday: October 3, 2021

Each year, Christians around the world mark the first Sunday in October by coming together for communion. This year, World Communion Sunday falls on October 3. And, as described in Luke 13:29, “The people will come from east and west, from north and south, and will eat at the table of God.” What are your… Continue reading World Communion Sunday: October 3, 2021