Tomorrow, the first Saturday in May, is of course, the running of the 149th Kentucky Derby.  As a Kentucky native, I believe that should be a national holiday in the calendar!  A woman at the Derby sat by herself in the front row.  After a couple races, the man sitting behind her asked, “I noticed the […]

After careful examination, the doctor said to his patient, “Upon looking at the test results, I’m sorry to tell you that you have only a short time to live, perhaps only days. Is there anyone else you would like to see before you go?” “Yes,” said the patient, “I’d like to see another doctor.” Even […]

I’m fond of reminding folks that our celebration of Easter is not simply a one day celebration, but a way of life. If we merely think of Jesus’ resurrection as the resuscitation of a dead man, we’re missing something; something amazing and significant. The Gospel accounts do not describe it as starting life over again. […]

Dear St. David’s Family, In January 1991, I accepted the vestry’s call to become the third rector of St. David’s in the Pines Church. I remember someone saying at the time that “He’ll be gone in ten years.” Well, no one is more surprised than I that I’ve been your priest for over thirty-two years! […]