Wesley Study Bible

>Ok, so I guess I am going to break down and get it. After all, the sale only goes on through February the 29th, Bishop Willimon says I should have it for Disciple Bible Study, Sue Eldon (Assistant Pastor at RUMC) already let me see how cool the cover was on hers, and I don't … Continue reading Wesley Study Bible

Faith and Leadership

>Leadership is a popular topic these days. Just flipping through February's Readers' Digest reminded me of that fact. There was a page devoted to quotes on Leadership. Here were my favorites:"Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers." - Gen. Colin Powell"Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, … Continue reading Faith and Leadership

Sermon Blogging: Jesus, The Exorcist

>Preached at RUMC on February 2, 2009Mark 1:21-28At our Bible Study this past Wednesday night, Pastor Edgardo spoke briefly about his recent trip to Cuba. At one point during his stay, he was walking through a garden and taking pictures. He turned his camera towards a statue of Lucifer, the fallen angel, known to many … Continue reading Sermon Blogging: Jesus, The Exorcist

Two Prayers for a President and a Nation

>In my next post, I will reflect a little on "praying in the public square" - but before doing that, I wanted to post video and full transcripts of Rick Warren's and Joseph Lowery's prayers at the Inauguration. Both prayers have created quite a stir - and both seem to have ignited commentators on opposite … Continue reading Two Prayers for a President and a Nation

Human Relations Day Tribute

>The following tribute was given at Reconciliation UMC on Sunday, January 18th, in commemoration of Human Relations Day, Martin Luther King Jr., and the upcoming historic Inauguration on January 20, 2009. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In two days, our nation will experience something that is unprecedented in the 233 years of our history since the Declaration of Independence in … Continue reading Human Relations Day Tribute