Posts Categorized: Pastor’s Ponderings

Many have been the mornings When I woke up, Knowing nothing. But precious few have been the mornings When so much nothingness Was a cause for joy. I had everything to learn, How exciting was that! And then I would dive in To the Picoult novel, The Oliver poem, The conversation with a waitress, The… Read more

I’d rather be eating blackberry cobbler and ice cream On my back porch BUT, That would involve planting blackberries, Pruning them and picking them in the hot summer sun. Bringing in the cows from the meadow, Milking them all at sunset, Letting the milk set overnight and letting the cream rise. Gathering the eggs, Splitting… Read more

Hack: as in a substitute; a workaround; Crawling through a window Instead of knocking on the door; Repentance and forgiveness When we have done something wrong; Being loved by God long before We ever heard the name, Jesus. George R. Pasley July 22, 2020 Martin TN

Here’s a “guest poem” for this week. Please be safe, grateful and hopeful -Pastor George Life in the Time of Corona I know deadly viruses can be passed around with deadly ease. But remember, love, so can other things. In better times babies can be passed from loving arms to loving arms, the scent of… Read more

Searching on Pinterest, I found an obelisk in a garden, Filled with sunflowers and vines. All-in-all beautiful, Strong, adaptable, useful and efficient. It could be used for anything, Though maybe not quite What I wanted for my cukes. Still, I like the idea of something useful And lovely too. Something that will support Even better… Read more

It was a mistake To go out for breakfast this morning. Going out for breakfast is for folk Who have time to savor The morning, the Sabbath, The company of food and time. But there was one waitress, Somewhat new to her job, And 15 tables to serve. Almost every one, every one but mine,… Read more

The crops are fair. The grass is green here and there. Neighbors help neighbors. The birds sing. The berries ripen. Tomatoes, soon, Will delight our tongues. Yet this I know, for there are graves fresh-dug. Diagnosis new and grim. Anxieties abound. The only good news, truly, is the resurrection. Rejoice at every chance. Delight at… Read more

“Turn to me and be gracious to me.” Give your strength to your servant.” Save the child of your serving girl.” -Psalms 86:16 Your serving girl may be The least of the servants in your house. Seen and not heard, except to say “Yes, sir” and “Yes, ma’am”. And as for her children, well, Did… Read more

I used to stand on the bridge And watch the water race beneath As fast is it could go. To the sea that was only A few short yards beyond. And I wonder- How far is justice, For the waters still race. How far is peace, For the tide still ebbs. How far is hope,… Read more

The Spirit Intercedes for us, When we do not know What to pray. So what better time than now Not to know? What better time than now To pray? What better time than now For the Spirit to intercede? What better time than now To change the world? George R Pasley June 03, 2020 Martin,… Read more