Weekly Update, June 25, 2021

“Everyone’s Welcome?” For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39 One … [Read more…]

Weekly Update, June 18, 2021

“Our Words Matter” As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” Mark 1:10-11 Something I’ve learned over the past 15 … [Read more…]

Weekly Update, June 11, 2021

“A Pattern Developing” Have you ever had one of those weeks where you knew God was trying to get your attention about something?  This week has been one of those for me.  It started off with a chapter in the book our Congregation Care Team is reading together.  Then I had a conversation with a … [Read more…]

Weekly Update, June 4, 2021

“Over the Edge” Very early in the morning (Jesus) came to his disciples, walking on the lake.  When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified and said, “It’s a ghost!” They were so frightened they screamed. Just them Jesus spoke to them, “Be encouraged! It’s me. Don’t be afraid.” Peter replied, … [Read more…]

Weekly Update, May 21, 2021

Can I Get A Witness? Mornings. You know what they’re like. There’s the mad rush to make lunches, pull clean clothes out of the dryer, round up masks, fuss over messy hair, and get the kids safely ensconced on the school bus. I pray them off as I watch them walk to the bus stop, … [Read more…]

Weekly Update, May 14, 2021

“Take a Walk” I’ve driven past here dozens of times, but never really considered the place.  There are two bikes in the front yard, one purple with training wheels, one green.  Nearby in the side yard is a small sandbox broken on one side.  The backyard has a swing set, two raised bed gardens which … [Read more…]

Weekly Update, May 7, 2021

“Low and Slow” He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 It’s Friday afternoon as I write this.  Friday is typically my favorite day of the week because it’s the one day of the week where I don’t wake up to an … [Read more…]

Weekly Update, April 30, 2021

“What are you wearing?” As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.  Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.  Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds … [Read more…]

Weekly Update, April 23, 2021

“Breaking out of the Church Bubble” Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus.  But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Luke 15:1-2 One of the difficulties I have when I preach without notes is that sometimes I forget … [Read more…]

Weekly Update, April 16, 2021

Acts of Love When I was a kid, my grandparents decided to downsize from their lake home to a double-wide trailer in a semi-senior citizen trailer park. The park was nice. Quiet streets, a clubhouse, trees. But best of all, there was a community pool. I loved spending my days in the sun, splashing around … [Read more…]