“Beginning With the End in Mind” Come to me all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is … [Read more…]
“What Are You Hungry For?” Tell me if this conversation sounds familiar to you: What are you thinking about for dinner tonight?” “Oh, I don’t know. I really haven’t given it much thought. You?” “That’s why I’m asking you, because I don’t really have any ideas.” “I don’t know. There’s nothing I’m really craving. Are … [Read more…]
As reports of violence and tragedy dominate the news, as the rhetoric in the campaigns for the upcoming elections gets nastier, and as anxiety does all it can to overwhelm us, hear these words: “Cling to what is good.” Blessings, Chris Mission To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Vision … [Read more…]
“Holy Paperwork” The Lord spoke to Moses in the tent of meeting in the Desert of Sinai on the first day of the second month of the second year after the Israelites came out of Egypt. He said: “Take a census of the whole Israelite community by their clans and families, listing every man by … [Read more…]
“Rest” There’s been a lot of illness and such going around the last couple weeks. Between Covid, colds, and several different kinds of viruses, it seems like everyone has been a little under the weather. Last evening I felt my body telling me it was time to slow down a bit and get a good … [Read more…]
“By the Book” All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 This week I had a great time meeting with the group learning about what it means to be “United Methodist Christians.” The first … [Read more…]
Mission To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Vision Nelson Memorial UMC seeks to be a place where all God’s broken, hurting, and imperfect children discover wholeness and community while experiencing the warm and welcoming love of Jesus Christ. We seek to connect with one another to grow in our … [Read more…]
“On Labor and Rest” Labor Day. For many Americans, it is summer’s last hurrah. There are cookouts and campouts, pool parties and beach retreats, baseball games and backyard corn hole. Labor Day is a chance to bask in the sun and be free from the worries of work for a bit–that is, of course, if … [Read more…]
Mission To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Vision Nelson Memorial UMC seeks to be a place where all God’s broken, hurting, and imperfect children discover wholeness and community while experiencing the warm and welcoming love of Jesus Christ. We seek to connect with one another to grow in our … [Read more…]
“Clarity” Let no one in the field go back to get their cloak. How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers! Pray that your flight will not take place in winter or on the Sabbath. For then there will be great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world … [Read more…]