Monthly Archives: January 2011

Just posted a summary of my talk today at the First Presbyterian Church in West Seneca, titled, “Learning To Think Upside Down.” Enjoy.

I recorded a summary of my reflections at the 1st Presbyterian Church in West Seneca today on the topic, “Light Up Your Light.” You can watch and hear it at my youtube site. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ryHszY9FxM

The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death, light has dawned. From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has … Continue reading →

My dissertation, “Solitude As A Door To Disclosure And Empowerment” is now available to read on line.  Go to my web page, http://davepersonspirit.com, and you can find it in four parts.  Published in 1990, it has in many ways been … Continue reading →

I often think of how much time I spend in comparing myself to others; “He or she can do things better than I,” or “I can do better than that.”  The world we see around us is a world of … Continue reading →

Excerpt from Alvin Boyd Kuhn’s book, “Shadow of the Third Century: A Revaluation of Christianity.” (Published 1949 by Alvin Boyd Kuhn, republished by Kessinger Publishing’s Rare Mystical Reprints.) Note: Two of my Presbyterian colleagues suggested last summer that I read … Continue reading →

(The followed was shared in a sermon by Rev. David Persons, January 9, 2011, at the 1st Presbyterian Church of West Seneca, NY) And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well … Continue reading →

A couple night’s ago I watched most of the PBS special on the life of Robert E. Lee.  It was a great review of his life from birth to his years as the leader of the Confederate Army. Lee was … Continue reading →