“From Henri Nouwen” Recently, I signed up for a daily devotion from Henri Nouwen – an author, professor, and pastor who wrote numerous books about spending time with God, contemplation, and prayer. The devotion yesterday was about understanding time spent with God not as wasted time, but as essential. It touched me and I share … [Read more…]
“What Do You Want?” When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to get well?” “Sir,” the invalid replied, “I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. While I am trying to … [Read more…]
“Home” “Home is where you lay your hat.” “Home is not a place… it’s a feeling.” “Home is where one starts from.” Home. What does the word “home” mean to you? For some, home is a place of origin, a place of safety, a place our heart longs for. For others, home is a place … [Read more…]
“On Faith and Politics” We are a few days out from the 2024 presidential election. Many people I’ve spoken with are feeling an inordinate amount of anxiety about this presidential race, and who can blame them, with both parties catastrophizing the outcome. I’m mostly sad and disappointed, and I’m tired of the fact that we seem … [Read more…]
“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…]