- 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)
- MONDAY MEDITATION: Rest and Be Thankful (August 17)
Recent Thoughts
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 ...
MONDAY MEDITATION: Rebooking (September 14) - If we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we belong to God. — Romans 14:8 I cringe at the thought of taking a long flight. That’s because I’m at the mercy of forces beyond my control. Bad weather, mechanical problems, ... Addressing Atheism: Is Authentic Faith Possible?
Exploring faith that makes sense and feels right.
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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 [...]
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