Monthly Archives: February 2012

The rhythm of the journey

“…And there was evening, and there was morning, the first day.” Gen. 1:5 For those of you participating in or following our weekly Lenten fast, take encouragement as you begin this voyage in the rhythm of God’s creation. “And there … Continue reading

Posted in Faith, Gospel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A season of repentance and renewal

Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the season of Lent leading up to Easter. Below is a link to an article from the United Methodist Church regarding the tradition of placing ashes on the head to observe this holy … Continue reading

Posted in Faith, Gospel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Put oil on your head and wash your face

“When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your … Continue reading

Posted in Faith, Gospel, Social Justice | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Too good not to share: Linsanity for Jesus

I’m no fan of the NBA…to my mind it really only gets in the way of hockey season. But this Jeremy Lin story is just too good. This article by Dr. Timothy Tennant, President of Asbury University just makes me happy. … Continue reading

Posted in Faith, Gospel | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Back to school!

Well after a long (6 week) semester break, it’s back to the books for my second semester of studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. While that’s certain to mean a reduction in my bloggable time (hence the 6 days since my … Continue reading

Posted in Faith, Gospel, Rambles | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Into the wilderness…

It’s not often when we get such a stretch of nice weather in February in these parts, and when we do the urge to take up the fly rod and commune with trout and nature is sometimes more than I … Continue reading

Posted in Faith, Fly Fishing | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Winter in Appalachia

Well, it’s been a bizarre season here in the hills of West Virginia. By the time we hit Groundhog Day most years, we’re complaining about cold, snow, ice & slush, and hoping that French Creek Freddie (our resident meteorological rodent) … Continue reading

Posted in Faith, Fly Fishing, Gospel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

In search of the real Jesus

This quote came from my friend Jeff’s Facebook status earlier today: It is easy to say “Jesus,” much harder to see him through 2,000 years of history and church tradition and the prejudices of my own mind. Jeff and I … Continue reading

Posted in Faith, Gospel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment