Come away: A devotion for the busy
We hear Jesus’ call to pause from all our busyness, but wonder if that’s possible with all we have to do.
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United Methodists: Dead sect? Or are we yet alive?
Some thoughts upon “Thoughts upon Methodism” where Wesley warns how the people called Methodists might one day have the form of religion without the power.
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Heavenly perspective: Faith and astrophysics
Neil de Grasse Tyson’s “cosmic perspective” points to life’s interconnectedness. Our faith teaches the same thing.
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For the Victors: Learning to surrender
An encounter with a man experiencing homelessness reminded me that the only way to “win” is to be the church.
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Justification and Improv: Making things right
“Tonight we are going to talk about justification,” our improv teacher announced. My ears perked up. Justification is a word
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Building cathedrals: Our gun control debate
I’ve been frustrated by the conversation following the school shooting in Parkland, Florida this week. National leaders offer thoughts and
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Walking in the Dark: Ash Wednesday meditation
On Ash Wednesday, I had the privilege of sharing the meditation during chapel at United Methodist Communications. Texts: Joel 2:1-2,
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Working together to build better parachutes
“Improv is like jumping out of a plane, and building a parachute together on the way down.” When Matt taught
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