Thought of the Week

Wednesday of this week is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the season of Lent, a period of 40 days ending on the day before Easter.  It is a season that always seems needed by me, as it invites us to

Kate Bowler is a wonderful writer.  A recent column had these needed words: “We are not people who put our heads in the sand.or live with something that cannot be changed…but you show courage in continuing to care when cynicism would

Am I the only one who is tired of February already?  Seriously, it seems as if the weather has decided to do its worst at the very times church is scheduled to gather.  So I’ve been thinking about what is

Here’s a test.   Did you miss not being able to worship with your church family this past Sunday?  Does it concern you that this coming Sunday is unpredictable as well?   A wonderful Psalm sings, “I was glad when they said

“Be still and know that I am God.”  (Psalm 46:10)    That may be one of the greatest challenges in all of Scripture. How do you do with that?  It is maybe an especially timely question in the middle of winter when it

Are you older than 55?   Or do you plan to one day be?  Then I have an invitation that you can’t afford to pass up. Starting this Wednesday night at 6:30 I will be leading a six week series entitled “Flourishing

It is the season of new beginnings, of promises made, of opportunities to seize, of fresh starts and so much more.  I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions. I am big on taking inventory of the condition of my soul and looking

A man’s life was changed after a dreadful accident.  He survived the accident but would spend many days in the hospital on his back in traction.  His pastor was the famous Methodist minister, Charles Allen.  When Allen went to see him,

My friend Chuck Bugg challenges us, “Don’t rush to Bethlehem.  Listen for the angels.  Watch for the extraordinary. Refuse to fear.”  Don’t rush to Bethlehem or to Crabtree Valley Mall or to the next Christmas party or the next Amazon package

My longtime favorite writer, Frederick Buechner, once wrote, “Life is not just a journey through time.  It is a sacred journey.” The journey of my life has been filled with many special celebrations and milestones along the way.  In July, Kathy