Mental Hiccups

From the Pastor…    The Limits of Labels                      My feeling is that labels are for canned food… I am what I am – and I know what I am. — Michael Stipe Yes, food labels are important; they let you know what is in the can/box and detailed information about the nutritional values of each…

From the Pastor…     Principled Voting   Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost. — John Quincy Adams Every four years, the political noise surrounding the U.S. presidential campaign is deafening.  I’m sure the media outlets love it as it…

From the Pastor… Avoiding or Engaging? You cannot find peace by avoiding life. — Virginia Woolf Have you ever been tempted to just get away from it all? You know, live somewhere far away from anyone and everyone, completely disconnected from problems and worries? That’s what hermits and recluses do; they avoid life. While that…

From the Pastor…     Puzzled? Disoriented?   I’m really thankful for every experience I’ve had, even the ones that were puzzling or disorienting, because they taught me so much. — Tavi Gevinson Have you ever been puzzled? Disoriented?  Sure, you have. No one goes through life fully understanding what is happening in every circumstance.  Some things…