10/30/2023
The Quotable John Wesley
At the 10:30 service Sunday, I used the following directive created by the founder of Methodism, John Wesley...
10/24/2023
A World Without Jesus
I was privileged to sit under Pastor Aj’s preaching Sunday. What if Jesus had never been born? What would our world and our daily lives look like if the Lord of Life had come become a human being like you and I?
10/17/2023
Acts of Kindness and Encouragement
Can Be Momentous
One of the themes of Sunday’s sermon flows right out of a quote by Mother Theresa: “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”
National Public Radio has a feature on its broadcasts called “Unsung Hero.” A listener relates an experience in which someone stepped in and made a difference in their life.
10/10/2023
A Few Quotes From The Cutting Room Floor
One of the books I found helpful in preparing for this series, Ten Words by Jen Wilkin, had several quotes that Carol Outland typed up for me, but I ran out of time and space to use. I really think they raise interesting points about stealing and coveting. Let me share them with you.
Archived Posts
The Power of Presence
This last Sunday I had so much more to share than time to share it. The last Emotional Management Technique was to stay present in the process. Just as Jesus stayed with the woman who was judged and found guilty by the angry crowd, we stay by our children and our friends, especially when they need us the most. Here a couple of examples...
What’s In A Benediction?
Last Sunday I used one of my favorite benedictions.
It was inspired by a saying from about ten years ago:
A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words
There are several powerful and evocative artworks that depict the scene from Mark 9:14–29, where Jesus heals a boy possessed by an unclean spirit... Some of the following have internet links, the others are worth googling. Enjoy!
The Gift of Ourselves As A Gift of Love
The more the giving of myself costs me something, the greater the power of the gift. You know I love quotes, so after a little research, let me share a few of my favorites on this very subject:
The Loss of a Great Christian Leader
The death today of Pope Francis was particularly poignant, falling as it did on the day after Easter. As Protestant Christians we have a once removed interest in the leader of the Roman Catholic church. Yet the pope is the authoritative leader of 1.4 billion women and men around the world. It is worth our time to pause and consider what kind of man and what kind of legacy Pope Francis left behind.