Author Archives: Steve LaMotte
It’s A Cover-Up
This morning, I read the story of Noah as part of my quiet time. I wasn’t reading the part that we hear in Sunday School or in children’s Bibles. I was reading Genesis 9:20-28- Here is part of the story: … Continue reading
Finding Hope
Today, I went looking for Hope. Not in the figurative sense, but in the literal sense. I was driving back from dropping of some paper work in a town about an hour away when I saw this sign. I didn’t … Continue reading
Are We Locked In
One of my favorite bloggers is Seth Godin. I’m not alone. Seth’s books have been best sellers and his blog post are short and insightful. Earlier in December, Seth Godin wrote this in a post called, “The Pitfalls of Lock … Continue reading
The Unaware Heir
I read this article late last week in the Huffington Post and a few other sources. It is the story of the heir of a 300 million dollar fortune dying in Wyoming from hypothermia. The Huffington Post reports: “Timothy Henry … Continue reading
Anne Hathaway and The Golden Rule
Many people have seen this clip from the Today Show where Anne Hathaway is asked about an unfortunate wardrobe mishap at the premiere of Les Miserables. Ms. Hathaway’s answer to Matt Lauer’s questioning is great… “It kind of made me sad on two … Continue reading
What Are You Waiting For?
I’m not very good at waiting- or sitting still for that matter. If you call me on the phone, I usually have to stand up and pace around while we talk. But there is nothing like having to “hurry up … Continue reading
The Right Choice
On Saturday, like many of you, I heard the tragic news of Kansas City Chief’s Javon Belcher killing his girlfriend before turning the gun on himself at the Chief’s facility in front of his coach and GM. I cannot imagine … Continue reading
Battleground: Christmas
It’s that time of year again when Christians and Non-Christians join in our annual bickering over Christmas. It’s a culture war that won’t go away. Just type in “War on Christmas” in Google and having fun reading! Christians get upset … Continue reading
Raising Timothy
“I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in your also.” -Paul to Timothy (2 Tim. 1:5) I believe that the most important … Continue reading
Blessed Are The Peacemakers
I’m sharing this brief reflection this afternoon as part of a prayer service for international peace at Wesley College- where I serve as campus minister. As I sat at my desk and read through the news- there are attacks happening between … Continue reading
Exiled Community 