- MONDAY MEDITATION: An “Upward Call” (September 28)
- MONDAY MEDITATION: Forgetting How to Blush (September 21)
- MONDAY MEDITATION: Rebooking (September 14)
- MONDAY MEDITATION: A Little More Empathy, Please (September 7)
- MONDAY MEDITATION: Why Old People Like Birds (August 31)
- MONDAY MEDITATION: About Being Born Again… (August 24)
Recent Thoughts
MONDAY MEDITATION: An “Upward Call” (September 28) - The goal I pursue is the prize of God’s upward call in Christ Jesus. — Philippians 4:13 I feel pulled between two worlds. Do you? There’s the daily world where we build our lives, individually and as a human race. It calls for all of our talents and strengths. It’s also where our weaknesses and blind spots are ... 
MONDAY MEDITATION: Forgetting How to Blush (September 21) - They treat the wound of my people as if it were nothing: “All is well, all is well,” they insist, when in fact nothing is well. They should be ashamed of their detestable practices, but they have no shame; they don’t even blush!Therefore, they will fall among the fallen and stumble when disaster arrives, declares the Lord. — Jeremiah ... 
A Phone Call Made the Difference - I learned a lot from an almost-career-ending mistake I made very early in my ministry. I was in my first solo appointment. My bishop, W. T. Handy, Jr., had made a couple of statements I strongly disagreed with. I wrote a letter to my immediate boss, the District Superintendent, that outlined my reasons in fairly ... 
Addressing Atheism: Is Authentic Faith Possible?
Exploring faith that makes sense and feels right.
I grew up in southern Missouri with a fondness for nature, Jesus and science…
Book of the Month
Do I Stay Christian? A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed, and the Disillusioned
July, 2022 Selection This is a must-read for all of us! It helps us reflect critically--and honestly--on our faith, and invites us into exploring new expressions of it. Brian McLaren writes clearly, brilliantly, and humbly. You can find it her [...]
Comments From a "Friendly AtheisT"
“As someone on the opposite side of the theological spectrum from Pastor Weeks, I appreciate his ability to discuss faith in a personal way without trying to score easy points with fellow believers. (He even gives credit to the other side where it's due, which is a rare treat these days!) We come to very different conclusions about God, but I have a lot of respect for people who open themselves up to debate and discussion. Addressing Atheism is an excellent starting point for Christians seeking out conversations with atheists.”
HEMANT MEHTA, American atheist activist; blogger at The Friendly Atheist.