For Fear
Easter 2B John 20:19-31 “…the doors of the house where [they] met were locked for fear…” This is a description of Jesus’ disciples on that first Easter evening. They were afraid. So afraid! So much...
View ArticleLoving Those “Other” Christian Jerks
Romans 14:1-12 Paul writes: Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarreling over opinions. Some believe in eating anything, while the weak eat only vegetables. Those who eat...
View ArticleBut This Is Just Water
This week I finally had a chance to watch the Pixar movie, Soul. It was every bit as good as I had heard it would be. Something that stuck with me was a little metaphorical story one of the characters...
View ArticleWho is to blame?
Who is to blame? That is one of those universal questions. We tend to believe that if we figure out who to blame for a problem or mistake that will make things better. Who is to blame for how my life,...
View ArticleWhy Are You (Still) A Pastor?
Recently, a friend and colleague of mine asked me two questions: What is the Gospel? Why are you a pastor? We were in seminary together and that ‘what is the Gospel’ question was one we were often...
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