The Music of Christmas
Music is simply a way of blending tones, rhythms and oftentimes lyrics, to tell a story. But it is more than that. Music connects our minds and our hearts…our emotions…in … Continue reading The Music of Christmas
Category: John
Behind the Curtain
According to the 2016 Consumer Automotive Index, 87% of Americans dislike buying cars. 87%! That’s an incredible number. In fact, this study goes deeper: 56% of Americans would rather clean … Continue reading Behind the Curtain
Pay it Forward
You may be familiar with the “pay it forward” phenomenon which has hit drive-thru lines at fast-food places and coffee shops in the last few years. One person will go … Continue reading Pay it Forward
A Letter to my Successor
A centennial celebration is a significant day…a milestone in the life of a congregation. And on this important day, to mark this milestone, I have written a letter, which I … Continue reading A Letter to my Successor
A Turn in the Story
A number of years ago, I was in New Orleans for a continuing education conference. I was in the hotel lobby, deep in conversation with a colleague after the evening … Continue reading A Turn in the Story
Through Jesus’ Love, We Learn
I’m going to make an assumption here, that most of you have had the opportunity to go to a wedding. I have. Actually, in my line of work, I go … Continue reading Through Jesus’ Love, We Learn
One of the shooting victims in Thousand Oaks sang at Trinity last year…
Tragedy most often feels distant. Bad things happen: Perhaps a hurricane, or a tornado, or an accident, or a mass shooting, and we feel sympathy, and we wish it hadn’t … Continue reading One of the shooting victims in Thousand Oaks sang at Trinity last year…
God’s Hope Changes Everything
Hope is a feeling in your heart. It will get you through any situation. It will carry you through the good and help you through the bad. It’s like a … Continue reading God’s Hope Changes Everything
At the End of Your Rope
The nerd factor in the Buegler house is fairly high. (My wife would want you to know that the “nerd gene” is dominant on the male side of the family.) … Continue reading At the End of Your Rope
Seen, Known and Loved
There is a fundamental truth that I think we can all agree on: In life, you don’t always get what you expect. We get certain ideas, or visions in our … Continue reading Seen, Known and Loved
Don’t Miss the Middle
Once upon a time, I would take families on a spring break mission trip to work at Westhaven Children’s Home in Jamaica. (I actually still do this. Look for the … Continue reading Don’t Miss the Middle
A Bumper Sticker Kind of Faith
When I’m driving, I love pulling up behind cars that have a lot of bumper stickers. I don’t know what it is, but I kind of get a kick out … Continue reading A Bumper Sticker Kind of Faith
