Reading the Bible through again this year, in September, I’m still in the Old Testament, now in Ezekiel. As I read the prophets, I take note of several sections I used to read over too lightly. The prophets include sections–sometimes long sections–condemning Gentile nations. I used to dismiss this as somewhat irrelevant. Who thinks about Read more about The Prophets Won’t Go Away![…]

We walked into the Intensive Care Unit. She was prone, silent, head back. The mask kept her breathing; it was strapped tightly to her face. Her husband of 56 years was with her in the sterile, machine-filled room. It was difficult to see her, my wife’s sister–once so full of fun and jokes and laughter, Read more about She Is in God’s Hands[…]

The Lord is exalted, for he dwells on high;      he will fill Zion with his justice and righteousness. He will be the sure foundation for your times,      a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge;      the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.  (Isaiah 33:5-6 Read more about Tumultuous Times[…]

This seems like a good place to start a blog. (I’m finding my way.) Every year I read it, as the New Year begins—the first sentence of the Bible: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” It’s a simple sentence, short—seven words in the original text—but it’s important! Whether we believe it Read more about The First Sentence[…]

I have entitled this blog pastorgarymusings. “To muse” is to reflect, to meditate, to ponder; it is to react thoughtfully to one’s environment and to interact with others. That is what I hope this blog will become. I have actually begun because my dear wife goaded me. (Is she my muse?) I had investigated starting Read more about Pastoral Musings[…]