March has arrived, and the Season of Lent is now being observed. The final week of March is Holy Week, and Easter is the first Sunday of April. This time in the church year is a favorite of mine: Christians journey through a time of reflection and repentance, and Read more…
A People Who Bear God’s Crown “Let’s take delight in honoring each other.” Romans 12:10b The other day my secretary Pam was cleaning off her desk and getting ready to leave. I said something about how nice it is to be able to go home at the end of a Read more…
February of 2021 has arrived. It has been nearly a year that the church has been dealing with, and adapting to, The Pandemic caused by COVID 19. It is hard to believe that this much time has passed. The church and the world have truly had to endure unexpected Read more…
On January 1, 2021, we get to toss out the old 2020 calendar -and open up the new one! A new calendar is a symbol of what God gives us in so many ways: a new chance at life. I love new calendars and all of the hope Read more…
As we begin the New Year, it is my fervent prayer that 2021 will be the year that sees a return to our proper places in the church. The choir will be in the choir loft rehearsing for our Sunday services, a Passion Festival, and a Service of Lessons Read more…
Spiritually Speaking FINDING FOCUS DURING A PANDEMIC How has the coronavirus pandemic and quarantine affected you? Perhaps when it began, you were fearful—and then confused—and now frustrated. Maybe you know somebody—or multiple people—who have been gravely ill or even died from this terrible virus. Perhaps you’ve been so focused on Read more…
Music Notes from Robin December has arrived, and 2020 is drawing to a close. 2020 is truly a year that will be remembered. For me personally, this year has definitely had its share of surprises. I would like to thank each and every one of my Main Street Family members Read more…
Giving Thanks How many of you remember Aesop’s tale about Androcles and the lion? Androcles, a man who escaped enslavement, was wandering in a forest. He came upon an injured lion with a huge thorn stuck inside its paw. Androcles helped the lion by removing the thorn, and he gave Read more…
Making a Little Improvement Every Day! A few weeks ago, I was talking with someone who is Manager of Prudential Securities in Oklahoma City. He asked me if I’d ever heard of the Japanese concept of “Kaizen”. He explained that “It’s actually the concept that gave birth to Total Quality Read more…
The last quarter of 2020 has arrived. Hopefully, October will be a cooler month in temperature; and the final three months of the year will show an improvement in the COVID situation and other concerns. No one can predict the future; but, thankfully, as Christians, we have assurances. An old Read more…