Tag Archives: Bible

The rhythm of the journey

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

“…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 →

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A season of repentance and renewal

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

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 →

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Put oil on your head and wash your face

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

“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 →

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Winter in Appalachia

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

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 →

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In search of the real Jesus

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

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 →

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The fine line between boldness and foolishness

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

I’m about to do something this week I said I’d never do…this Sunday, in my home church (First United Methodist of Williamstown, WV), I’m going to preach from Revelation. It’s either the bravest thing I’ve ever done as a speaker, … Continue reading →

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Church is a verb…

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

Hey gang…check out what my friend Andrew and his girlfriend Emily have been up to lately. It’s so awesome when people just DO things!  

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More on Christian music: Sacred or Secular

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

After my post & Facebook discussion the other day about Christian music, I found this article from Relevant Magazine. I love what the author says about worship. It speaks to my own experiences of being out on my patio on … Continue reading →

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Books in my blood: Top 10 recent reads

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

Those of you who know me know that I am utterly addicted to books. I thank well-educated, motivated parents for that. I can’t remember a time in my life when I wasn’t reading something, even if it was a comic … Continue reading →

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Trying to go deep in the shallow end of the pool

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

Yesterday my good friend and former youth group student Wade Baker posted a link on my Facebook wall on the topic of Christian music that started an interesting conversation and inspired a couple of thoughts that I wanted to address … Continue reading →

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