Already/Not Yet
Every Friday night we have dinner with the family – as we all set the table and prepare for everyone to come to the table…
Kingdom of God
levels and dimensions
Last month at our county ministerial alliance gathering, we got to chatting about the books we were reading. One pastor mentioned a book – and…
“this beautiful mess” part 1
I have been trying to read more. There are far too many books on my shelf – delicious books – just waiting to be picked…
what are we saved for?
What is your understanding of a) the Kingdom of God; b) the Resurrection; c) eternal life? As I think about this question, the words from…
Touching and Tasting God’s Love
What is the meaning and significance of the sacraments? In the sacraments of our church, ordinary things like bread and grape juice and water become…
The Other Two… Christ & the Holy Spirit
What changes has the practice of ministry had on your understanding of a) the “lordship of Jesus Christ,” and b) the work of the Holy…
Hope or Despair? Birth Pangs of the Kingdom
As I started exploring and reading our texts for this week, I was instantly transported back to my best friend’s kitchen – 1997. I was…
Where is the Kingdom?
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be they name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven… Thy…