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What do church leaders say to one another about the condition of the church in the U.S.? Wouldn’t you like to eavesdrop?
You may wonder what "5 things" may genuinely give you some hope? It's a commodity that we all seem to be in short supply of today. And yet... there IS hope! For you!
There's a song that Charity Gayle sings that reminds of the joy of being a Christian and the hope that is available for all. These are a few Friday reflections upon returning from an Istanbul trip.
“Nuff Said” is a part of a series that includes random musings, things that made me go “hmmmm” on the interwebs and perhaps an occasional meme or dad joke. This entry: Monday musings, pray constantly, it's fall, baptism reflections, and a not-so-hidden nod to Stan Lee.
Everyone is playing the identification game these days. It was just a few minutes ago that we were more worried about cases of "stolen" identity. Now, we're all in a tizzy about the identities we claim. But who has the right to declare our identities and keep them safe?
We all have moments of longing that strike us at the oddest times. What is it about those surprise moments of melancholy that unites us as humans? Could it be that something/someone has a message?
This post features the media links - Youtube and podcasts - to a sermon series I preached in January 2022 about "renewal." I rarely post here about sermons I've preached, but the response and impact of this series upon me and our church was special. My hope is that God uses it in your life to bring spiritual renewal.
Is 2022 just the second bad sequel to 2020, following a less-than-stellar 2021? Or is it pregnant with hope and possibility? Over and above rampant COVID, cultural issues and partisan politics, there's a perspective and reality that will help you see 2022 as indeed being a "happy new year."
Whatever we may call it, love is not love if it's not accompanied by behavior that reflects self-emptying. Our culture wants love without limits and without truth. We're shown another way in Paul's 13th chapter of 1 Corinthians.