Dear Readers,
I just read an article about why pastors should blog. It suggested blogging to: write, teach, share something of ourselves, to interact, and to recommend helpful things. My goal with this blog is to humbly do all of the above. But most of all, to share my journey of faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior as I continue to seek a closer relationship with our love-creating God.
I am a second career pastor who answered a persistent call to ministry after many years of being a psychiatric nurse therapist, clinical instructor, wife, mother, Parish nurse, forensic nurse, and more recently a pastor. It has been an incredible journey pro Christi amore (for the love of Christ).
First, I will share one of my favorite scriptures. Today I love to meditate on Philippians 4: 4-9 --
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you." (NIV)
May the peace of Christ be with you and fill your soul with a deep sense of God's love today and always.
Pastor Cindy
P.S. The photo is one I took of the floor at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in NYC. I highly recommend going to see this amazing place the next time you are in NYC!
