Grateful in the Storm?
It’s a good thing to count our blessings… But there’s a step beyond that God challenges us to take. That is to give thanks and praise to God even in the storms of life.
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I own a carpet cleaning business and occasionally preach and teach in churches. Based in Petaluma, CA.
Kayaking Bioluminescence
Did You See Those Dinoflagellates? This Halloween, I had a nice night of kayaking on Tomales Bay in search of bioluminescence. The conditions were nearly perfect. Bioluminescence is to California as the Aurora Borealis is to the Arctic—an ephemeral natural … Continue reading →
Kayaking Estero Americano
How do you honor the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our freedom and prosperity? I have no idea. I can’t imagine such sacrifice. But I am grateful to those who gave their lives and those … Continue reading →
Let’s Do Better
Confronting Trumpism Part 2 (DRAFT) Read Part 1 – What Went Wrong So, What Now? Critique is easy. Fixing it is hard. So, let’s engage in the hard work of leadership – helping our followers think in a Christ-like way … Continue reading →
What Went Wrong January 6, 2021?
this is a time for reflection, prayer and soul-searching to see how we have contributed to the crisis we find our nation in. Repentance calls for us to recognize and confess our moral failures. But repentance also requires that we learn and do better.
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What started as a routine carpet cleaning job in rural Petaluma, continued with a deep dive into the life of Lorenzo Waugh, a Methodist minister, Petaluma pioneer and adventurer (1808-1900). Turns out, the home in which I worked is on … Continue reading →
Backpacking
Point Reyes National Seashore was a great place for my first backpacking trip. The Lost Coast Daniel and I went backpacking the Lost Coast, Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, June 18-21, 2012. It was incredible. Joining us were John Richards and … Continue reading →
Mountain Biking in the SF Bay Area
Best in Petaluma Helen Putnam Regional Park. There’s not much there, but it’s close by. Good trails, lovely views, considerate hikers – lots of them – with dogs. Helen Putnam is a good park for Petalumans who want to get … Continue reading →
Blessed – Sermon series on the Beatitudes
from the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5:1-15. I preached these sermons for Grace Community Church San Francisco‘s online worship services, September – November 2020. Blessed I What are the values and virtues of the Kingdom of Heaven? Blessed II … Continue reading →
Why Does It Cost So Much to Live in California?
The so called “housing crisis” is not a crisis at all for California homeowners and that is why we don’t solve the problem. What is a crisis for lower-income people is a profit-making machine for home-owners. We need to change our attitudes and recognize that until all of us are doing well, none of us are doing well.
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