A Poem: A Sunday Morning Walk To Churc

“Sunday is not rest from physical labor: it is the rest of holy leisure, of holy reflection, meant to remind us once again that we have been created to make the world a better place, as Jesus did. It rekindles  in us the joy of liberation from the chains of death. It encourages us in [...]

The Wilderness

In Matthew 4, we read of Jesus’ temptation in the desert that comes near the end (we assume) of 40 days and 40 nights of fasting. So after that, He commences His public ministry that leads to His arrest, trial, crucifixion, and, thankfully(!) resurrection.
But, there are other wilderness experiences in the scripture; the Israelites and [...]

New Thoughts on Discipleship

My current sermon series is entitled, ‘Get Your Feet Wet’ and is based on the well-known story of Jesus and disciples in Matthew 14 when during one of those sudden storms on the Sea of Galilee, Jesus shows up, scares the twelve to death, and then invites Peter to come to Him on the water. [...]

What Position Do You Play?

1 Corinthians 12:4-7

At a recent “Y” league basketball practice one of the boys’ coaches began to ask them questions about the game. “What is offense?” “What is defense?” And he explained what it means to be on defense and what it means to be on offense.
Then he [...]

“I yam what I yam”

Philippians 3:4-14

This morning it’s time for a cartoon quiz! Ready? Here we go! (Winners win the satisfaction of knowing their cartoon trivia!)
Who says, “Yabba dabba do?” (Fred Flintstone)
Who concludes a certain cartoon series with “TTThat’s all folks!” (Porky Pig)
What two partners would rather eat than solve mysteries? (Shaggy and Scooby-Doo)
“Who [...]

Is It Okay to Ask God Questions?

Never preached due to movement of Spirit! Amen!
Main point –A question that stands across the pathway of faith is a question that needs to be addressed.
I recently asked via a bulletin announcement and through an e-mail, “If you could ask God one question, what would it be?” I got back some very interesting and deep [...]

Quote of the Week

I subscribe to a weekly e-mail post from the Merton Institute and this week’s post spoke personally to me as I continue to workout God’s direction for me at this stage and season of life.
Our vocation is not simply to be, but to work together with God in the creation of our own life, our [...]