North Carolina is an exciting state to explore. There is so much natural beauty to see and experience. I feel lucky to be able to live here. This past weekend my family explored the Lake Lure area for a couple of days. All I can say is “WOW!” What a breathtaking part of our state. In...
I can remember my first time riding on a roller coaster at a theme park called Wild Waves and Enchanted Village near my house in Washington. This park was only open for about three months out of the year because otherwise, it was too cold. And even when it was open, most of the time,...
Ever since the creation of the world, God’s eternal power and divine nature, invisible though they are, have been understood and seen through the things he has made. -Romans 1:20 Paul wrote a letter to a church in Rome around 57 A.D. in order to encourage them in their faith. Paul had never been to...
Wow, it has been a rainy week! I’ve noticed that a few things things happen when it steadily rains for several days in a row: -The grass grows much faster (mowing hills is hard)! -My desire for a hot cup of coffee grows -My kids get stir crazy after being cooped up in the house Thankfully, I’m...
I did not realize that this part of North Carolina had so much red clay until I moved here and began gardening. Previously I had spent time in the North Carolina mountains where the soil is different. I assumed it would be the same in the Piedmont. And then I started digging. Sarah and I...
Worship, grow, serve, join. These are the four steps that are being promoted through our brand new welcome center. For the last few weeks, your congregational care team, along with your ushers, have been discussing how to help visitors get connected to the church. One idea that emerged from these conversations was creating a welcome center. You probably noticed...
Every stage of life brings new challenges and new opportunities. I’ve bet you’ve noticed that, haven’t you? Life was different when you were fresh out of college, eager to start a career. Life changed again if you had kids, and you became immersed in their sports and clubs and school. Life changes every time you...
Enjoy scenes from our Missions Golf Tournament on Monday, April 30, 2018.
This past Sunday was my installation as senior pastor of Unity. I feel deeply grateful for the volunteers who spent countless hours working to make the service and dinner so incredible. I have quite a few highlights: -Dinner. Wow! I have heard since my arrival how delicious Jack Wong and company’s meals can be. I...
Today I am in Montreat, NC. I am attending my first meeting of the Presbytery of Western North Carolina. These meetings remind me how much of a blessing it is to be a Presbyterian. As a Presbyterian Church, we are a part of a network of churches that care for, support, and pray for one...
