Many find it cute when young children in December begin to set their hopes all upon the cultural narrative of Santa Claus. They make a … Living in a False NarrativeRead more
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Posted inMarriage and Family / Theology and Practice
Loss of a child – a mediation
During my last sleep, I had a vivid dream which shook me long after I woke. In the dream, one of my children was killed … Loss of a child – a mediationRead more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Every Sunday Communion: The Means
It is probably no secret to those who know me that I wish we had communion more often at the congregation I serve. We currently … Every Sunday Communion: The MeansRead more
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A suggestion for all circuits–Prayer.
This is something I wrote that appeared in the bulletins of our circuit churches. For every reason, we must remember that the Church is larger … A suggestion for all circuits–Prayer.Read more
Posted inNews Clippings / Theology and Practice
Graduation–Don’t go at it alone
First written for the Pastor’s Podium in the Ellsworth Independent Reporter This weekend is graduation at Ellsworth High School. Graduation brings with it quite … Graduation–Don’t go at it aloneRead more
Posted inTheology and Practice
Streamlining the Call Process
Here is what I suggest: place all eligible men’s names in a database. When a congregation needs a pastor, they access the database and are … Streamlining the Call ProcessRead more
Posted inCreative Writing / Theology and Practice
Easter Tradition
I wrote this after seeing a Facebook post where someone had entered a contest where they were asked to write about their Easter tradition. Every … Easter TraditionRead more
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General vs. Specific Cure: Absolution
Imagine sitting down in doctor’s waiting room. You find your way into one of the chairs, stare off at the TV at a show you … General vs. Specific Cure: AbsolutionRead more
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Making Christ-Followers
I just received an email from the District office promoting a campus ministry seminar aimed at “Helping you make Christ-followers on Campus.†It moved my … Making Christ-FollowersRead more
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Worshiping Cats and Crocodiles
“That Jones shall worship the god within him turns out ultimately to means that Jones shall worship Jones. Let Jones worship the sun or moon, … Worshiping Cats and CrocodilesRead more