Being FreeBeing Free
We live in a country where we talk a lot about freedom, often equating the concept with our rights. Having been fairly engaged in political discourse for more than a [...]
Tag: God
The Gospel of the UnchurchedThe Gospel of the Unchurched
It’s the beginning of the New Year. Among most churches that means some reflection about intentions for the year ahead. Among Methodists, and I imagine other denominations that view themselves [...]
Miracles of the Unchanging GodMiracles of the Unchanging God
A new year brings new commitments. I figured what better way to start this new round of committing to some consistency in writing than with a discussion of miracles. [...]
Revelations – Prodigals and PigpensRevelations – Prodigals and Pigpens
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/185343658 On Prodigals We’re in the middle of a sermon series this Lenten season at our church. This morning was the second week of the series focused on the [...]
Revelations – The Glory in the ProcessRevelations – The Glory in the Process
I have finally hit a place of quiet tonight. I began a new endeavor these last two week doing video captions. It is odd to think such a thing would [...]
God Talk – Crooked PathsGod Talk – Crooked Paths
I sit here tonight, up too late after a day spent with Corey and Jordan watching TV and playing games, with my heart heavier than I would like it to [...]
Revelations – Are You Ready?Revelations – Are You Ready?
One of the deepest struggles I have witnessed in my fellow Christians, and within myself over the years, is an unwillingness to accept the answers to our prayers. Prayer is [...]
Revelations – Love and TransformationRevelations – Love and Transformation
There is a popular meme going around on Facebook. It’s meant to challenge church teaching that requires us to change our behavior. It reads that “Religion says God will love us [...]
God Talk – A Child Shall Lead Them…God Talk – A Child Shall Lead Them…
When I set about organizing myself to begin writing here instead of Facebook this weekend, I anticipated writing in the Revelations and God in the Public Square categories here. Those [...]
God Talk – ReflectionGod Talk – Reflection
For the first time in many years, I am sitting here up late on a Saturday night realizing I don’t have to get up extra early tomorrow. I have no [...]