I am a big fan of any heartfelt song or spiritual song that is uplifting and that encourages us upward in worship. I am especially a fan, and definitely partial to, the volume of classic hymns that I was exposed to during my early Pentecostal days. I discovered a band called Casting Crowns last year […]
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the end to slavery […]
Happy ordination birthday to me!
When I was living in the Bay Area eight years ago, I was approached by some friends who wanted to know if I would consider officiating their wedding. The minister they wanted to perform the marriage rite had a late development in their parish and might not be able to make the ceremony. They wanted […]
God inhabits the praises of his people
Psalms 22:3 says, “But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.” I spent ten years in and around Pentecostal folks and to this day prefer more expressive and demonstrative worship environments. During a recent devotional time I was reminded of the power and presence of praise and worship. Make no mistake […]