Although Ash Wednesday was a week and a half ago, the Lenten journey is still unfolding before us. In the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), we understand Lent not as a single day of ashes, but as a sacred season — forty days set aside to return, to reflect, and to be renewed. Many of...
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. – (Proverbs 17:17) Just because they showed up doesn’t mean they’ve got your back. Judas attended every prayer meeting. – (Anonymous/Pinterest) Dear Sisters and Brothers, I recently had the pleasure of giving a Keynote Address to a Men’s Retreat...
Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples,and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” – John 8:31-32 We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine...
Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, 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 light. –...
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope – Psalm 130:5 Advent: the time to listen for footsteps – you can’t hear footsteps when you’re running yourself. – Bill McKibben Dear Sisters and Brothers, It’s hard to believe, but he holiday season is already in full swing, and the world around...
Should we be fighting in The Culture Wars? The phrase; What if they gave a war and nobody came? is inspired by this poetry: The little girl saw her first troop parade and asked, ‘What are those?’ ‘Soldiers.’ ‘What are soldiers?’ ‘They are for war. They fight and each tries to kill as many of...
