Generosity is at the heart of Jesus' message and ministry. For example, "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." (Matthew 6:21) "Give and it shall be given to you, good measure, pressed down, shaken together, overflowing..." (Luke... Continue Reading →
In his book, A Spirituality of Fundraising, Dutch Catholic priest and theologian Henri J. M. Nouwen talks about the importance of generosity and he has a word for those who gather funds for ministry as Jesus did: "Fundraising is, first... Continue Reading →
"Where in the world are we going?" "If you don't know where you're going, you probably won't get there." "Failing to plan is planning to fail." There are plenty of time-tested adages that make the case for careful planning. “Suppose... Continue Reading →
Saturday, January 31, 2026 Susan and I have known Callan our whole lives. My wife has a memory of holding you Callan in his back yard when he was 7-8 months old. We are fellow members at Tree of Life... Continue Reading →
January 2025 A year ago Susan and I were in Puerto Rico with other bishops, colleagues and friends. I asked almost everyone I encountered, ¿Quiere Ud. que Puerto Rico se convierta en el estado número 51?, "Do you want Puerto... Continue Reading →
October 31, 2025 This day was quite magnificent. Our delegation from Houston and a couple from Minnesota found worship to be full and engaging. some of these photos are from St. Thomas' Facebook page and some I took myself. Pastors... Continue Reading →
