Tuesday, April 23, 2019 | Reflections
How often have you thought, “If I only had one more day, one more hour, one more moment, I would do things differently”? Although it is impossible to turn back time, we are given each new day to start again—a fresh opportunity to see life differently ….(View...
Monday, April 22, 2019 | Reflections
Matthew includes the discipleship of Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Joseph throughout his Passion narrative. He highlights their presence at the crucifixion and the tomb as well as being the first witnesses to the resurrection. Regardless...
Sunday, April 21, 2019 | Reflections
My mom was a magnificent cook. She would change ingredients and seasonings, turning an old recipe into a totally new and different offering. Former recipes were not remembered—new ingredients transformed an old dish into something new. Jesus too knows all...
Saturday, April 20, 2019 | Reflections
In our Old Testament reading, Job is having a personal pity party, feeling his life is hopeless. To be honest, Job has every reason to feel this way. He has lost his children, property, and livelihood. Job is suffering indescribable pain and loneliness....
Friday, April 19, 2019 | Reflections
When Good Friday draws near and we remember the sounds of the nails and the shadows of Golgotha, we should also remember who we are as beloved members of the body of Christ. Hopefully this day will remind us of the One who loved us enough to suffer and die for us....
Thursday, April 18, 2019 | Reflections
In my work, I am often afforded the grace of being present with people during their death processes. There are many “blessin’s and lessons” witnessed in these sacred moments and quiet rooms. Occasionally, the person dying may want to leave a message f….(View...
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 | Message from Bishop Thompson
Week Seven: Ten Reasons Visitors Do Not Return Autopsy of a Deceased Church by Thom S. Rainer We have come to the end of our Lenten studies. I have been interested to hear feedback from those of you who read along with me. In Autopsy of a Deceased Church, Thom S....
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 | Reflections
As a member of the body of Christ, I am grateful to be surrounded with a great cloud of witnesses, past and present. I love that I am welcomed and encouraged to sit with those who will both comfort and challenge me. I want to hear sermons that cause discomfort...
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 | Reflections
All of us have weaknesses and limitations—emotional, spiritual, or physical. These characteristics are there for a reason. God’s best work is accomplished using weak, broken, and wounded people to transform communities into forces that can accomplish great things. The...
Monday, April 15, 2019 | Reflections
New tree saplings require support to ensure they grow upright. Once a sapling grows strong enough, the supports are removed and the tree remains straight, having grown strong inside and out. Old Testament laws provide an external support to the growing children of...
