I am using John Wesley’s Holy Club examen questions to examine my own life. #8- Did I give it (the Bible) time to Speak to me today? The Bible has been speaking to me, even though I’m not formally studying it like I should. The accumulated studies of the past have given me a familiarity and comfort with the scriptures, to the point that I … Continue reading Wesleyan Examen 29APR2025
Note: Moral Mondays are a regular movement to speak moral principles to matters of community and national interest. They were begun by Rev. William Barber (wiki). “I and Thou”, was Martin Buber’s famous appeal to a heightened sense of commonality among all humanity. I came to this idea through Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He used I and Thou to raise the American conscience … Continue reading Moral Mondays: Beyond Proximity
I am using John Wesley’s Holy Club examen questions to examine my own life. 22) Is Christ real to me? Yes. Mostly. I believe mostly in the man Jesus. A good man. A godly man. I’m not sure about the divinity piece. That might be something I just don’t understand. I’m intrigued by the notion that God would take human form. I know it was … Continue reading Wesleyan Examen 031125
Luke 9:28-36 Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which … Continue reading Bible Leads: Transfiguration: Luke 9:28-36
Preaching Leads are ideas for preaching on a particular text in the Bible. Today’s text is Matthew 10:1-15. I share both general techniques as well as specific applications. Today’s scripture is about Jesus sending out the 12 disciples to “proclaim the good news.” It is a rich scene with several opportunities for preaching. Scripture Outline These Newfangled Powers The first thing Jesus empowers his disciples … Continue reading Preaching Leads: Jesus Commissions the Disciples
One more reflection from my time at General Conference 2020. On Monday, April 29, we heard a moving report on Africa University. It was founded in 1994 by United Methodists as a way to lift the entire continent in a substantial way. It’s founding was a dream 100+ years in the making. Is it the last major mission project we’ve completed? I couldn’t help but … Continue reading On Africa University, a reflection from General Conference 2020/2024
One of the highlights of attending a portion of General Conference 2020/2024 was to worship with the global church. The house band was excellent, often beginning a familiar hymn then singing it in French and Korean. There were several guest musicians including a Filipino choir, a large choir from a neighboring church and several Native American delegates singing Hallelujahs in their native language and scale. … Continue reading Memorials at General Conference 2020/2024
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