This is Love: For Future Generations
Text: Leviticus 26 and Matthew 6: 25-33 It isn’t often that we turn to the book of Leviticus for the primary reading for our reflection….
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Summary of 2019 General Conference Decisions – modified after Judicial Council Ruling
Decisions of the 2019 General Conference Timeline for Implementation in Central Conferences In general, when legislation before a GC is approved, it goes into effect…
This is Love: Love that Conquers Death
Text: Song of Songs: 8:6-7, Luke 24:1-10 In the sensual poetry of the Song of Songs, we hear the tale of a young couple madly…
The Wilderness: God Provides
Text: Deuteronomy 29:2-6, Mark 1:12-14 A few years ago, I was asked to plan worship for our semi-annual clergy gathering. My team had everything arranged…
The Wilderness: Gotta Serve Somebody
Text: Exodus 32:1-4, Matthew 4:8-9 Before we get started today, I want to invite you take just a minute of silent reflection. Somewhere, on your…
Thinking about running as a General Conference Delegate?
A number of people have reached out to ask about what my experience was, what they need to know, what all is involved. Here are…
The Wilderness: Trust and Manna
Text: Exodus 16:1-8, Matthew 4:2-4, Deuteronomy 8:1-8 This week, as we continue our journey in the wilderness, we come to the first of three temptation…
The Wilderness: Learning to Lean on the Lord
Text: Exodus 15:22-27, Luke 3:21-22, 4:1-2a, 4:14-15 This year, we are taking a journey through the wilderness during the season of Lent. Most years, we…