September 12, 2010 My church was packed Sunday as regular members and guests came to worship and celebrate Rev. Dan De Leon’s five years of service as our minister. Dan has been a great spiritual leader, preacher and friend. With the support of his wife, Stacie and their two kids, Dan has served our congregation [...]
August 14, 2010 Saturday evening, Glenn and I attended Chris and Matt’s wedding reception. I wish Ruben could have been there but he was home visiting family. Chris and Matt are an unforgettable couple. It’s impossible to think of one without thinking of the other. They share their faith, an enthusiasm for helping others and [...]
May 23, 2010 My little church has been a lighthouse to many who have felt like outcasts. In this part of our country, most people are taught that you must be “conservative” to be a person of faith. There’s nothing wrong with having a conservative perspective but it’s not a requirement to be Christian. My [...]
December 13, 2009
In the middle of all the commercialism that surrounds this time of year, the true meaning of Christmas can get lost. For me, the best reminder of the meaning behind this holiday happens when I observe the kids of my church perform their annual Christmas pageant.
October 18, 2009
Sunday afternoon, Glenn, Milo and I joined other folks from surrounding churches in the annual Crop Walk for Hunger fund-raiser. This year’s event took place at Veterans Park. The purpose of the walk is to raise money and increase awareness.
You never know when the souls you encounter will come back into your life. Back in the 80s, I used to spend part of my summers volunteering as a counselor at a church camp. While I was there, I worked with a camper named Trent. In the summer of 2006, our paths crossed again. While [...]
