I’m hearing Romans call to me this week. Every time we gather around the communion table (this Sunday, being the first Sunday for us), I say something about looking around and noticing who is not at the table with us today – either by choice, because of illness, or because we haven’t invited them. I…
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a new seed has been planted
I desperately needed to get away. I needed to clear my head and spend some time with my hubby. I needed to pull myself back far enough from all the ins and outs of the church to think about the big picture of what I’m supposed to be doing there (because – after 6 months,…
Friday Five (backdated… because I had to play!!!)
what are the five things you simply must have when you are away from home? And why? Any history or goofy things, or stories? I thought this was absolutely apropo (or however you spell that) because I was just ON vacation! So… here goes! 1. My Phone & Charger I inevitably always forget my phone…
sigh of relief!!!
it’s 7:30… and i’m about to get dressed for church… and then put a few more things into my suitcase… and then i’m off! Off to preach and THEN OFF ON VACATION!!! I am SO excited to be getting away for a few days. So ready for a break. So desperate for a few days…
Three Simple Rules: Stay In Love With God
http://sermon.net/swf/mpp.swf Sermon Text: Psalm 119: 105-112, Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23Hymns for the Day: Stay in Love with God Two weeks ago, we began exploring together the three simple rules of a Wesleyan community. These were the rules that Wesley himself taught and encouraged his classes and societies to follow – rules that would help them to…
stumped
how on earth do I get through to my youth group kids? this thursday was supposed to be our big summer start-up. Typically, if school is not in session, youth group doesn’t meet, but so many of them asked if we could continue through the summer that I said yes… for part of it at…
Three Simple Rues: Do Good
http://sermon.net/swf/mpp.swf Sermon Text: Psalm 119: 105-112, Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23Hymns for the Day: For the Beauty of the Earth, Thy Word is a Lamp, Stay in Love with God This morning, we have the chance to explore Wesley’s second rule… Do Good… but before we do – I have a quick pop quiz for you all……
tuesday thoughts
I’ve been posting every Tuesday over at revgals – and realized that I’m not really posting much here on my OWN blog =) so. I’m going to post my reflections here, and then link from there back over. woot! I’m doing a series right now on Wesley’s General Rules, or as Reuben Job likes to…