The summer months are often the most anticipated months of the year. Especially in our area, with so much to do and see, the summer is a great time to get outside. It is also a great time for students to take time off from school and relax. However, research has shown that indulging in too much relaxation can result […]
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Trust in God, find peace
Pastor’s Pen“Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by waves; but Jesus was asleep. They came and woke him, saying “Lord, save us, we are perishing!” (Matthew 8:24-25) One fine morning I was walking along the Jetty, on the concrete walkway, towards the sea. To my left was the ship channel and […]
What is important in life
Coffee GirlI know I write for a newspaper, but I prefer my news consumption to be of the ostrich variety: head in the sand, happily focused on my own little world, ignoring the dangers and difficulties around me. Except, that’s not exactly true, either. I do read the headlines. I pay attention to the important stuff. I’ve just made a conscious […]
A Gen-X religious experience
Pastor’s PenI grew up in an age of collective disillusionment: Institutions were losing trust, the optimism of social rights activism seemed to stagnate, and even the hippies seemed to give up and go be productive members of society. In the 1990s I danced at school and camp dances to “Loser” by Beck, and “Creep” by Radiohead, while REM’s “It’s the End […]
Be prepared for floods
State of AffairsEarlier this summer, I shared important information on how to prepare in case of a hurricane. Today, I would like to revisit that topic in relation to another type of weather emergency with the potential to affect residents of the Coastal Bend: flooding. Given our community’s proximity to the Texas coast, many residents may already be aware that flooding can […]
Believe what God can do
Pastor’s PenHave you experienced something that was completely unexpected and amazing? Something that you never thought would happen, but you were always afraid to even hope it would happen. That is exactly what happened in Acts 3 to a man that had never walked in his life. This was just a few months after Jesus had been crucified and resurrected, and […]
The key to happiness
Coffee GirlWe humans are an odd sort. It only takes an hour in an airport to see a full spectrum of strangeness, from wardrobe choice and hairstyles to some of the weirdest behavior you could imagine. But perhaps the thing that takes the trophy for bizarre habits is something we all have in common. Every one of us. Why do we […]
Brain disorder awareness
State of AffairsThis year, the month of June has been designated as Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. When people think of being healthy, generally we think of our external physical health. However, officials with the Alzheimer’s Association want to remind everyone that mental health is just as important. Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month began to bring attention to different brain diseases, educate […]
Love makes us one
Pastor’s Pen“I pray not only for these, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, so that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us.” (John 17:20) With the arrival of summer, Port Aransas has once again become busy, and we can see […]
To sing is to pray twice
Pastor’s PenSt. Augustine of Hippo is credited as saying, “He who sings, prays twice.” I’m not great at math, but that seems like it adds up. The experience of singing and playing music is one of my favorite ways to pray. Sometimes I lead music, or share a sermon song in church, sometimes it happens around a campfire or in a […]
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