Groundhog Day, but with Love and Healing (albeit slow, but steady)
Category Archives: Short Musings by Pastor John
Lessons from the Vineyard
The Central Coast is the perfect environment for a variety of vineyards. The microclimates that are familiar to us allow for the proliferation of a wide range of grapes. The climate and soil of Edna Valley allows grapes for white wines to be grown there. The area around Paso Robles is better for red wines. …
SIGNS!?!
Many of us probably remember the song “Signs” by Five Man Electrical Band or the band Tesla (a 90’s band, before it was a car brand). In the lyrics of the chorus, it asked the question, “can’t you read the sign?” We rely on signs to give information and directions. We depend on signs to help us navigate, …
Baptized!
I don’t remember being baptized. I’d have to ask the church where it happened, or my parents, because I don’t remember the date. But I know I was baptized, and that is enough for me. Among Luther’s words in the Small Catechism about baptism are the following: Baptism is not just plain water, but it is the …
Disasters!
DEVASTATION California is on fire. Not here, but to our south. Not too far away, and familiar territory for many of us connected to Peace. The people in the greater LA area have hardly had any peace through the start of this year. With Santa Ana winds pushing fires further and faster than they often spread, and manpower …
Do My Eyes Deceive Me? Is He for Real?
Christ Is Risen – Go and Tell His Good News! It is sure to be a story to remember and share!
Can Anything Good Come Out Of Nazareth?
Can You See Me?
A Time to Weep
Man’s Best Friend!
Identification, Please!
Can you Identify Yourself?
I Pick You!!!
Psalm 67:2 – that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations.