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.
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 →
Father Waugh, Petaluma Pioneer
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.
Continue reading →Kayaking Labor Day Weekend
The Russian River August 5, 2020, my friend, Jay Ashcraft, and I kayaked a seven mile stretch of the Russian River. It was the Saturday of the Labor Day weekend and the weather was hot – over 100°, so tons … Continue reading →
Race Matters
I spoke on Race Matters with Grace Community Church San Francisco (online). I’m including the two sermons below plus another for the Fourth of July, “Freedom!” Race Matters Do we have a race problem in the USA? In San Francisco? … Continue reading →
When Will It Stop?
preliminary thoughts on the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis The problem is systemic. I’m talking about the brutal killing of an already handcuffed black man at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis. The … Continue reading →