When the Storm Comes Sometimes a picture says it all. This is Mississippi, but it could be anywhere, USA. This woman is carrying clothing out of a flooded house. She is wading through standing, muddy water that is under everything, and yet she has not thrown up her arms in despair. She is doing what she … Continue reading Weathering the Storm (sermon blogging … intro to a new series on Job)
We live in interesting times. No one could have guessed that the summer of 2015 would bring a different kind of heat to so much of our common life and discourse in our local communities and nation. I have an AP app (Associated Press) on my smart phone that sends me a short blurb with … Continue reading Goodness is Stronger than Evil
10 Things I'm praying for Graham and Alamance County residents right now: 1. That the cross would be the central symbol and heritage around which we rally and unite (1 Corinthians 2:2; John 12:32) 2. That the Holy Spirit would fan flames of righteous indignation in us for the things that outrage God (things like: … Continue reading 10 Things I Pray
Dear FUMCG Friends, I hope you and your family are enjoying these summer days with family and friends. Though all of our schedules are a bit different over these months, our church family is continuing to dream God-sized dreams for our church and our shared ministries. One of the outcomes of our recent season of … Continue reading A Different Kind of Christmas Gift
And why I have already planned my next one. As I have already mentioned here, I have recently returned from my first sermon planning retreat and wanted to share some of my insights and learnings. First let me share with you some of the logistics and then outline how I structured my time. I should … Continue reading My First Sermon Planning Retreat …
Yesterday I returned from my first ever sermon planning retreat. For several years now I have been planning my sermons on the run, fitting a few solid half-days into my regular work week at the church study, hoping and praying that no emergencies or minor distractions would come knocking. It has worked, but I always … Continue reading Sermon Planning – Series or Lectionary?
Next week I am taking a much needed few days to pray, read, and do sermon planning for 2014. For those of you who don't know, I am a preacher that uses both the lectionary and sermon series at various times of the year. As all who are part of our worship team at FUMC … Continue reading My Cyber Sermon Suggestion Box for 2014
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